google chrome accessibility screen reader

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Collaborate on a document using a screen reader.

Navigate in a document using a screen reader.

Get started in Google Docs with a screen reader.

Format a document using a screen reader.

Windows using other browsers: Alt + Shift + F, then D, then Enter.

Windows using Chrome: Alt + F, then D, then Enter.

Mac: Control + Option + F, then D, then Enter.

To export the Google Doc as a Word file, use the following shortcuts: In order to make a doc accessible for most users, it is best to convert a Google Doc to a Microsoft Word document. Open a list of shortcuts any time by pressing Ctrl + / (Windows, Chrome OS) or Command + / (Mac).

Notifications and collaborator information are spoken when using a screen reader.

Navigation and editing are keyboard accessible.

Screen reader support for editing, navigating, reading, and collaborating.

Accessibility features and options for Google Docs Find instructions for using a Braille display on Google’s Use a Braille display page. This option is currently available for Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. If you use a Braille display, you can enable Braille support in Google Docs to read and enter text.

JAWS: NVDA is recommended for Windows users however, if you are using JAWS, Firefox is the recommended browser.

NVDA: If using NVDA, Firefox will provide the best functionality.

For the best experience, turn off VoiceOver’s Quick Nav feature by pressing the left and right arrows at the same time.

Apple VoiceOver: Chrome is the recommended browser for using VoiceOver.

Users should consider the following when using their screen readers, in order to have the best experience: While screen readers assist with the usability of Google Docs, some issues may still occur. General information about using Google Docs with screen readers can be found on Google’s Get started in Google Docs with a screen reader page. Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents and collaborate with other people in real time.

Google chrome accessibility screen reader