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Try Out Different and Useful Accessibility Features on Mac

 Accessibility features on a smartphone, laptop or even in a PC serves its user in several ways. If a user is physically disabled in hearing, motor function or sight, accessibility features are available for them. Now, most smartphone users know that their device has accessibility features, but furthermore, Mac users can also access the accessibility features for their own good. So if you’re interested in knowing Mac’s useful accessibility features, read below:

How to Enable and Utilize VoiceOver on Mac

People that are visually impaired can try out VoiceOver to read and understand what’s on their Mac’s display. Additionally, it also indicated the user about the content or element their mouse it over.



·         Press the Apple logo on the upper left side of the display.

·         Choose the System Preferences option.

·         Choose the Accessibility icon.

·         Press VoiceOver.

·         Mark the VoiceOver option to enable it.

·         Press the V button if you have used it before, or press Spacebar if not used before.

Turn On and Utilize Zoom on Mac

If you feel like your Mac has small texts even after changing the font size, then you can take help of Zoom accessibility feature. This feature will show you small texts, images, apps, web pages and all other stuff in a bigger size. Great thing about Zoom is that you can move it anywhere on the display to see whatever you like to see in a big size.

·         Choose the System Preferences in Dock.

·         Choose the Accessibility icon.

·         Press Zoom.

·         Mark the checkbox near the zoom keyboard shortcuts.

You can mark on many other checkboxes to access additional shortcuts and commands.

How to Enable and Access Keyboard Accessibility on Mac

Every user has a different way of using a keyboard, but macOS has a special keyboard accessibility feature that will make the keyboard using experience more interesting.

·         Choose the System Preferences option.

·         Choose the Accessibility icon.

·         Press Keyboard.

·         Tap Accessibility Keyboard.

·         Press on the checkbox to enable the on-screen Keyboard accessibility.

How to Turn On and Utilize Dictation on Mac

Well, this feature can completely change the way of using Mac. The Dictation accessibility feature on Mac will let you perform tasks or type anyone with just voice commands. People that are unable to type on a keyboard can take help of this feature for better productivity.

Dictation feature is always enabled on Mac, but you need to activate it before using it.

·         Press on any text area.

·         Double-tap the Fn key, and a microphone will appear on the screen.

·         If the microphone is receiving audio, you’ll see it.

You simply need to speak out the text that you want to type.



How to Enable and Utilize Voice Control on Mac

The Voice Commands accessibility feature allows the user to access their device through speech commands. Voice Commands feature is available on iPad and iPhone too.

·         Choose the System Preferences option.

·         Choose the Accessibility icon.

·         Press Voice Control.

·         Mark on the checkbox to enable the Voice Control on Mac.

Voice Over and several more accessibility features have improved a lot in macOS Big Sur. Mac can now hear and understand the user's command clearly and respond more quickly than before. If a user wants to improve their working experience, mobility and productivity, they should try out VoiceOver.

Conclusion 

Every accessibility feature on Mac has its own ability and advantages. Most probably, people that are struggling through some kind of physical disability can find respective accessibility features to lower their struggle a little bit. 

 

David punk is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cybersecurity. She writes about the latest updates regarding Webroot and how it can improve the work experience of users. Her articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs, and websites like Webroot.com/safe.

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