Navigating a Mac with VoiceOver is essential for blind and low vision users. By using keyboard commands, you can efficiently manage tasks without relying on a mouse. VoiceOver provides auditory feedback, guiding users through menus, applications, and files. Key commands like Command + F5 to toggle VoiceOver, or Control + Option + D to access the Dock, streamline the process. This guide introduces basic navigation techniques, helping you quickly move between applications, windows, and other essential areas of your Mac with Voice Over.

Finger gestures on a Mac track-pad allow for smooth navigation and interaction. With VoiceOver enabled, the following gestures are common on track pad on Mac with VoiceOver and Key Commands :

  1. One-Finger Swipe: Swipe left or right to move between items.
  2. Double-Tap: Activate or select an item.
  3. Three-Finger Swipe: Move the content, such as scrolling up or down.
  4. Two-Finger Rotate: Adjust the rotor to different navigation options.
  5. Three-Finger Tap: Brings up additional VoiceOver information about the item.
Mac with Voice Over and VO keys
Mac with Voice Over and VO keys

Finger tap or swipe gestures on the Mac trackpad with VoiceOver and Key Commands provide an intuitive way to control navigation using VoiceOver. Here are some common gestures:

  1. Single Tap: Select an item under the cursor.
  2. Double Tap: Activate the selected item (like clicking a mouse).
  3. Swipe Left or Right with One Finger: Move to the next or previous item.
  4. Two-Finger Swipe Up/Down: Scroll through a document or webpage.
  5. Three-Finger Swipe Left/Right: Navigate between open applications or spaces.

These gestures make interacting with your Mac faster and more efficient when using VoiceOver.

Then continue to Practice those perfect Touch typing skills and learn more commands via YouTube

By Dr Denise

I and my team have a passion for teaching blind and low vision children and adults how to become independent in all areas through the use of technology and other blind skills.