If you look under options/keyboard shortcuts, you will see a list of
customizable items.  There are several items labeled as transport.  You can
map the fast forward and rewind keys from the dialogue box. There are
settings for both starting/stopping and continuous movement.

If you need more info, drop me a line off list and I'll see if I can help.

Todd

At 01:36 PM 8/6/2002, you wrote:
>     Dear Todd,
>
>you say that with a bit of practice and certainly a lot of patience it is
>possible without seeing the screen to work with cool edit pro. That is to
>simulate backwards and forwards keys and the likes.
>My question is: if I wish to start making shortkeys, where should I start
>from? I use jaws as screen reader.
>THanks a lot
>Antonio Quatraro