Hi Wayne, First, JAWS is et to read by line. Second, this happens in all applications. Third, its relatively random, but once the voice goes into the jittery and/or stuttering mode, it stays that way until unless I wait for it to stop. So if I wait, then it won't do it on the next line, or even next several lines, but then it goes back to the same problem. I'm not sure that your suggestions apply because of the randomness of the problem. TerriLynne, can you provide more detail re the problem. I.e. 1. how are you reading when the problem occurs, (say line, say all etc.) 2. which applications are involved. 3. if you read the same piece of text a second time is the problem exactly the same etc. It sounds like there may be either 1. a problem with the settings for the sound card or 2. some data is being spoken with another jfw voice. You might take a look at any advanced settings for the sound card found in volume control probably under the file menu. look for reverb echo etc. -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx