Apple Mac computer and laptop - accessibility information

{"nodes":{"3071818407":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility _0","answer":"The accessibility options available on Apple Mac's include screen readers (known as VoiceOver), voice navigation and display options such as changing the size of the text on the screen, inverting colours, changing brightness, using the magnifier.<\/p>\nPlease choose from the options below to find out more about the accessibility options that are available on Apple Mac's that will best support your level of sight: <\/p>","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071818407:15","entry_ref":"3071818407","entry_ref_encrypted":"R7QMQJ7TGIK98TVS5BHED7LDQS","entry_uid":"aejqtj7svoio5jgyiqfwte5kq2","label":"","question":"Apple Mac computer and laptop - Accessibility ","choices":{"2":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility _5","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071818412:14","entry_ref":"3071818412","entry_ref_encrypted":"T4Q36QHR8A82640SOGM1STVLG4","entry_uid":"aejsjkvpscjopuziwon2hluij2","head_ref":"3071818408","label":"","link_text":"Blind (severely sight impaired)","order":"2","tail_ref":"3071818407"},"1":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility _6","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071818413:14","entry_ref":"3071818413","entry_ref_encrypted":"LNH38D20E0C69E55TMUPJ61F7C","entry_uid":"aejsjlmttar4y27hwiixukhwos","head_ref":"3071818409","label":"","link_text":"Partially sighted (sight impaired)","order":"1","tail_ref":"3071818407"}}},"3071819673":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_13","answer":"You can make everything on the screen appear bigger including menus and toolbars by adjusting display resolution. You can do this by using the Apple Mac menu:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings, Displays, select a resolution. A lower resolution will increase the size of everything on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819673:4","entry_ref":"3071819673","entry_ref_encrypted":"PASLL5HQTT670SIDUQ6J7EIOEU","entry_uid":"bp6m3v55lj5rypeqzyhacj6ia2","label":"","question":"How do I adjust the display, such as the size of text in the browser, on an Apple Mac?","choices":[]},"3071819666":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_6","answer":"Developments in software have made it possible to use an Apple Mac, even if you have no useful sight.<\/p>\nVoiceOver screen reader for the Mac is a software application that helps people who have no useful sight to access and interact with digital content, like websites or applications, via audio or touch.<\/p>\n<h2>How does the VoiceOver screen reader work?<\/b><\/h2>\nThe software application reads out loud what is on the screen and you can adapt the style of speech to suit your needs or preferences. For example, you can decrease the speed of speech or change the language. Some screen readers can also be used with a braille display.<\/p>\n<h2>Are they easy to use?<\/b><\/h2>\nWhen starting out with a screen reader, you need to learn some shortcut keys or touch gestures. While it is possible to master the basic interaction after learning just a few commands, becoming an advanced user able to interact confidently, requires a bit of time and effort to get familiar with the more advanced features. Training can help.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819666:4","entry_ref":"3071819666","entry_ref_encrypted":"IO9QSSG3K5VGH9GNQDFBH5PGJC","entry_uid":"bp6m3t4mfpbs7gnv4nhntddzgs","label":"","question":"How can I use an Apple Mac with no useful sight?","choices":[]},"3071819662":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_2","answer":"If you're colour vision deficiency or have trouble seeing certain shades mixed with other shades, you can invert colours on your Mac and change different colour settings to make the text easier to read and buttons more comfortable to see. Within the Display option of the accessibility panel, there are a range of options including invert colours, greyscale, colour filters and contrast options.<\/p>\nTo access the display menu option:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Click the Apple menu on the top left of the screen<\/li>\n<li>Click System Preferences<\/li>\n<li>Click Accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Click Display in the menu on the left<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe following options are available within this menu box:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Invert colours:<\/strong> click the checkbox next to Invert Colours<\/li>\n<li>Increase or decrease the Display contrast:<\/strong> drag the slider next to Display contrast<\/li>\n<li>Turn on Greyscale:<\/strong> select the checkbox for Enable Colour Filters and choose Greyscale from the pulldown menu<\/li>\n<li>Turn on Reduce Transparency:<\/strong> select the checkbox next to Reduce Transparency \u2013 this enables the Dock and desktop icons to stand out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">Apple Accessibility Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819662:4","entry_ref":"3071819662","entry_ref_encrypted":"NGC1BBC68E90A4RDHCFI3O2VEM","entry_uid":"bp6m3rvmyl56br7p7as7q6m77c","label":"","question":"How do I change the display colour settings on an Apple Mac computer?","choices":[]},"3071819663":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_3","answer":"The mouse pointer\/cursor changes shape depending on where it is on the screen. Most often it appears as a small white arrow with a black outline. The mouse pointer\/cursor size can be adjusted based on your preference within the Accessibility options panel of a Mac.<\/p>\nTo access the accessibility options panel and adjust the mouse pointer\/cursor you will need to:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Click the Apple menu in the top left of your screen<\/li>\n<li>Click System Preferences<\/li>\n<li>Click Accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Click Display in the menu on the left<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Cursor tab on right side of the screen<\/li>\n<li>Click and drag the slider next to the cursor size.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAs you drag the slider along you should see the cursor increase in size.<\/p>\nApple also has an option called Shake mouse pointer. This means your mouse becomes more significant when you shake your mouse to enable easier location of the cursor. This can be turned on as follows:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Click the Apple menu in the top left of your screen<\/li>\n<li>Click System Preferences<\/li>\n<li>Click Accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Click Display in the menu on the left<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Cursor tab on right side of the screen<\/li>\n<li>Choose the checkbox next to Shake mouse pointer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819663:4","entry_ref":"3071819663","entry_ref_encrypted":"MKDBUQ75R8NVGV3H1J8EHGGI5O","entry_uid":"bp6m3s675dpzvs7xohdwps3ocs","label":"","question":"How do I make my pointer\/cursor more visible on an Apple Mac computer?","choices":[]},"3071819664":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_4","answer":"Magnification on Apple Macs is called Zoom. It allows you to zoom in on the whole screen and helps make information clearer. Zooming can be done from the mouse\u2019s scroll function along with modifier keys, and also through the use of keyboard shortcuts.<\/p>\nTo enable shortcuts for Zoom you will need to:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Open System preferences from your Dock or Applications folder<\/li>\n<li>Click Accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Click Zoom in the menu on the left<\/li>\n<li>Choose the checkbox next to \u201cUse keyboard shortcuts to zoom\u201d to enable the feature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe keyboard shortcuts to utilise Zoom are:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Toggle Zoom:<\/strong> Command, Option and 8<\/li>\n<li>Zoom in:<\/strong> Command, Option and = (equals key)<\/li>\n<li>Zoom Out:<\/strong> Command, Option and - (minus key)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTo use the mouse to zoom, click the checkbox next to the 'Use Scroll' gesture with modifier keys to zoom. You will need to select which modifier key you would like to use; the options are the Control, Option or Command keys. You will need to press the modifier key and use the scroll option on your mouse to use the zoom features.<\/p>\nApple also gives you the option to change the style of zoom, this relates to whether the zoom is full screen, split-screen, picture-in-picture.<\/p>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">Apple Accessibility Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819664:4","entry_ref":"3071819664","entry_ref_encrypted":"UJQ3OJO4P16VNQSE4SNUP4G1AE","entry_uid":"bp6m3shagwwkfc43lmdtg367lc","label":"","question":"How do I use magnification on an Apple Mac computer?","choices":[]},"3071819665":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_5","answer":"Within the accessibility options panel on an Apple Mac computer there are a range of accessibility options for users with low vision. These include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Zoom:<\/b> Zoom allows a user to enlarge all or part of the screen, this enables information and images to appear clearer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Display:<\/b> This allows a user to alter their display settings to make information clearer. Settings available within the display option include invert colours, use grayscale, increase contrast, reduce transparency, display contrast and cursor options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">Apple Accessibility Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819665:4","entry_ref":"3071819665","entry_ref_encrypted":"HASC5PF8BOG72N025RFAQ6B3QU","entry_uid":"bp6m3ss4ou64iikhz2yikyxyks","label":"","question":"What accessibility options are available on an Apple Mac if you have low vision?","choices":[]},"3071819667":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_7","answer":"Note:<\/b> This answer applies to VoiceOver on a Mac only. If you are using a different screen reader the steps will be different. <\/p>\nFollow these steps in order to change the voice your Mac uses to speak text: <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>On your Mac, choose Apple menu, System Preferences<\/li>\n<li>Click Accessibility, then click Spoken Content<\/li>\n<li>Click the System Voice pop-up menu, then choose a voice<\/li>\n<li>To adjust how fast the voice speaks, drag the Speaking Rate slider on your Trackpad or use the arrow keys<\/li>\n<li>Click Play to test the voice and speaking rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlternatively you can use shortcut keys.<\/p>\nNote: <\/b>VO represents the VoiceOver modifier.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>To hear the first setting, press the VO keys, Command, Shift, Right Arrow<\/li>\n<li>Continue to press the VO keys, Command, Shift, Right Arrow until you hear the setting you want to adjust<\/li>\n<li>To increase the setting\u2019s value, press the VO keys, Command, Shift, Up Arrow<\/li>\n<li>To decrease the value, press: the VO keys, Command, Shift, Down Arrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe new settings are applied only to the default voice.<\/p>\nTo customise voice settings for your default language and additional languages, open VoiceOver Utility (press the VO keys and F8 when VoiceOver is on), click the Speech category, then click Voices.<\/p>\nWhen you install voices that are compatible with macOS, they are installed in \/Library\/Speech\/Voices so they are available to all users of your Mac.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re using portable preferences on a guest computer when you change voice settings, the settings are saved to the portable preferences drive and not to the guest computer.<\/p>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">VoiceOver - Apple Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819667:4","entry_ref":"3071819667","entry_ref_encrypted":"L9SOM795KBDU06QHFF6NA0KV8Q","entry_uid":"bp6m3tgwtripbs2n5vtpjmxbn6","label":"","question":"How do I choose a different voice for VoiceOver on an Apple Mac?","choices":[]},"3071819668":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_8","answer":"VoiceOver is the screen reader software built into the Apple operating system as standard and is updated on a regular basis. It provides spoken feedback to describe your actions as you navigate around the screen. The information can also be output in braille via a refreshable braille display.<\/p>\nWhen enabled, VoiceOver will read out information from your Mac in most office applications, including Numbers, Mail and Pages. You can also buy MS Office for the Mac, including Word, Excel and Outlook. VoiceOver can also read out information from web browsers and websites, the icons on the desktop, notifications, error messages and information from apps.<\/p>\nYou can adjust VoiceOver settings to suit your personal preference in the accessibility settings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to: system preferences, accessibility, spoken content. You can also open VoiceOver settings by pressing the VO Keys plus F8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn the accessibility settings you can adjust the gender of the voice and language, the speed it speaks at, what's announced. You can also choose to have VoiceOver start when you turn on your Mac.<\/p>\nVoiceOver is operated by keyboard shortcuts. This means that you need to hold down one or more keys on the keyboard and press another key to perform an action. Actions that can be performed by using a keyboard shortcut include things like copying text, cutting text, pasting text, selecting text, accessing the desktop, moving through the different options on the task bar and notification area, choosing different options, activating buttons, launching applications, creating emails, forwarding emails, replying to emails, moving files and folders and so on.<\/p>\nFurther information on getting the most out of VoiceOver on Mac can be found on the help pages of the Apple website:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a title=\"VoiceOver help for Mac\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/voiceover\/info\/guide\/_1121.html\">VoiceOverfor Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"VoiceOver help for ios\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/ios\/voiceover\/\">VoiceOverfor iOS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819668:4","entry_ref":"3071819668","entry_ref_encrypted":"MVAF4NT4RTPPJE3FVUM163GMHE","entry_uid":"bp6m3tqpcdl4vayptid2xi3afk","label":"","question":"What is VoiceOver?","choices":[]},"3071819669":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_9","answer":"Note:<\/b> This answer applies to Apple's VoiceOver on a Mac only. If you are using a different screen reader the steps will be different.<\/p>\nYou can change the voice speed of Apple\u2019s VoiceOver on a Mac to suit your personal preference.<\/p>\nTo adjust the speaking rate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to: settings, Accessibility, select \u2018Spoken Content\u2019. Select your speaking rate with the right and left arrow keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlternatively, you can use keyboard shortcut keys to access the Accessibility settings by pressing the VO keys plus Command, Shift, Right Arrow.<\/p>\nKeyboard clarification on the Mac:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Command key:<\/strong> the equivalent of the Windows control key<\/li>\n<li>VO Keys:<\/strong> the Command key plus options key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn order to make any changes here you need to interact with the menu. Press VO keys plus the down arrow and make sure Quick Nav is switched off. You can then arrow down until you hear speech, type your preferred speaking rate or choose from the list.<\/p>\nOther options that can be customised in this section include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Change voice pitch<\/li>\n<li>Change voice volume<\/li>\n<li>Lowering the volume of other apps when VoiceOver is speaking<\/li>\n<li>Change where VoiceOver\u2019s voice is output<\/li>\n<li>Changing the level of detail VoiceOver provides when reading<\/li>\n<li>Hearing hints on buttons and controls<\/li>\n<li>Changing the typing feedback from \u2018letters\u2019 and \u2018letters and words\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Hearing feedback for function and VO keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll of the options in this section can be changed by either using the arrow keys to change the values or by checking and unchecking boxes by pressing the space bar.<\/p>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">VoiceOver - Apple Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819669:4","entry_ref":"3071819669","entry_ref_encrypted":"UHHKKT0OD44JJ08T1869CBC9HO","entry_uid":"bp6m3tyw3sfdqfosbtvbl3p45k","label":"","question":"How do I change the speed of VoiceOver on an Apple Mac?","choices":[]},"3071819670":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_10","answer":"Note:<\/b> This answer applies to VoiceOver on a Mac only. Other screen readers are available. Information associated with their operation will be different.<\/p>\nApple Mac's have their own built-in screen reader function called VoiceOver, which when enabled reads the information on your Mac's screen out loud. This is helpful if you have no useful vision.<\/p>\nThe computer is controlled completely by keyboard shortcuts. There is no need for a mouse.<\/p>\nTo adjust VoiceOver settings: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Got to: system preferences Menu, Accessibility, select Spoken Content, and switch on VoiceOver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlternatively, you can utilise keyboard shortcut keys to access the Accessibility and VoiceOver settings by pressing Command plus F5.<\/p>\nIn order to adjust further VoiceOver settings such as speed or verbosity please press the VO keys plus F8.<\/p>\nUnder the VoiceOver menu there are a few options which you can explore and adjust to suit your own preferences:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Verbosity: depending on how familiar you are using a Mac you can receive spoken feedback and keyboard help for shortcuts<\/li>\n<li>Choose pitch and tone<\/li>\n<li>Choose a new voice<\/li>\n<li>Change the speed of the speech<\/li>\n<li>Change the volume<\/li>\n<li>Adjust when VoiceOver speaks<\/li>\n<li>Change what information VoiceOver provides<\/li>\n<li>Choose how VoiceOver reads punctuation<\/li>\n<li>Choose keyboard layout<\/li>\n<li>Choose a modifier key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSome of the commonly used keyboard shortcuts used on an Apple Mac include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Command tap:<\/strong> switch between windows and apps<\/li>\n<li>VO plus Shift plus D:<\/strong> go to Finder<\/li>\n<li>VO plus D:<\/strong> moves you to the dock, which is a list of frequently used applications. Applications can be added to the dock as required<\/li>\n<li>VO plus Command plus Space:<\/strong> for all notifications about updates<\/li>\n<li>VO plus MM:<\/strong> menu extras that replaces the Notification centre<\/li>\n<li>Command plus Space:<\/strong> Spotlight like Windows search<\/li>\n<li>Command plus Comma:<\/strong> to go into Settings<\/li>\n<li>VO keys plus K:<\/strong> Keyboard help<\/li>\n<li>VO plus Shift plus Down Arrow:<\/strong> start interacting with keyboard<\/li>\n<li>VO plus Shift plus Up arrow:<\/strong> stop interacting with keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Turn quick navigation on\/off:<\/strong> left and right arrow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">VoiceOver - Apple Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819670:4","entry_ref":"3071819670","entry_ref_encrypted":"JL0FSGA4RAQGR71DUE6JGRFENC","entry_uid":"bp6m3ubyfkmumoujhtcuwdk3ww","label":"","question":"How do I use VoiceOver on an Apple Mac?","choices":[]},"3071819671":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_11","answer":"Note:<\/b> This answer applies to VoiceOver on a Mac only. If you are using a different screen reader the steps will be different.<\/p>\nApple Mac allows you to turn the VoiceOver screen reader on and off. This is particularly useful if other people are using the same computer that do not need this feature. To do this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to: system preferences, select Accessibility, Voiceover, spoken content, and switch it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlternatively, you can utilise keyboard shortcut keys to access the VoiceOver settings on your Mac, by pressing the VO keys plus F5.<\/p>\nVoiceOver can also be turned on and off from anywhere within the Mac, using the keyboard shortcut of pressing the VO Keys plus F5 or by pressing the VO keys plus M, go to the Apple menu and down to Accessibility to turn VoiceOver on\/off.<\/p>\nFurther useful links:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">VoiceOver - Apple Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/technology\/Topics\/Computers-and-laptops:3071819671:4","entry_ref":"3071819671","entry_ref_encrypted":"UL7JTN83GSVTIGNFGAR6JMLCFK","entry_uid":"bp6m3ulimgqvn3u65xlj4gzeto","label":"","question":"How do I start and stop VoiceOver on an Apple Mac?","choices":[]},"3071819672":{"ID":"Apple-Mac-Accessibility_12","answer":"Note:<\/b> This answer applies to VoiceOver on a Mac only. If you are using a different screen reader the steps will be different.<\/p>\nApple Mac allows you to have the VoiceOver screen reader start when the Mac starts and when you reach the desktop. To do this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to: system preferences menu, select Accessibility, Spoken Content, and switch on VoiceOver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFrom any application you use, you can choose to go to the Apple Menu by pressing the VO keys plus M, select Accessibility and VoiceOver. Once in the settings screen you can adjust further settings.<\/p>\nAlternatively, you can utilise keyboard shortcut keys to access the Accessibility and VoiceOver settings by pressing Command plus F5.<\/p>\nIn order to adjust further VoiceOver settings such as speed or verbosity please press the VO keys plus F8.<\/p>\n<h2>Further useful links<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/vision\/\">VoiceOver - Apple Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applevis.com\/\">AppleVis - online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/practical-help\/technology\/resource-hub\">RNIB technology resource hub: facts, tips and 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