/screen-reader-shortcuts

screen-reader-shortcuts

Mac

Voice Over

  • Built in to OS

Tips

  • Pair up with Safari

Keyboard Commands

  • Start: Cmd + F5
  • Quit: Cmd + F5
  • Screen Reader Cursor: Hold down Ctrl + Opt, then use Left and Right arrows to announce page content
  • VO Rotor: menu of different types of elements on the page, broken down into categories
    • Open: Hold down Ctrl + Opt then press the U key
    • Navigate: Left and Right arrow keys move between element categories such as headings, links, landmarks, or form controls
    • Navigate: Up and Down arrow keys move through listed items
    • Exit: ESC

Windows

NVDA - http://www.nvaccess.org/

Tips

  • Pair up with Firefox

Keyboard Commands

  • Start
    • Ctrl + Alt + N
    • Run nvda
  • Quit: Run nvda -q
  • Screen Reader Cursor: Up and Down Arrow keys read one line at a time
  • Element List: Similar to VO Rotor, a menu of elments on the page
    • Open: Insert + F7
    • Navigate: Left and Right arrow keys between elements
    • Navigate: Tab key to move down