I am using JAWS 7.1. I sent Freedom Scientific a very similar question  and 
they sent a solution.
They are very quick responding to questions like this.

John  KC2QJB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "don bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 1:45 PM
Subject: jfw question


>I know this is off topic, but that seems to be the norm around here
> so thought I might as well ask.  <smile>
>
> I'm using jfw 8 right now.  I'm normally a window eyes user, but
> thought I'd give it a try since I have it on this machine.
>
> A couple questions.  Is there a way to completely turn off the
> keyboard voice?  Also, if you leave it on, is there a way to
> silence certain keys such as space and enter, as well as commands
> using one of the modifier keys with a letter key such as control
> f1?
>
> Finally, I have punctuation turned off, but still am hearing the
> greater than symbol spoken in messages where text is quoted.  There
> must be a way to shut that up!
> This really is off-topic, so please feel free to write privately
> if you like.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don W6SMB
>