| title | description | author | ms.author | ms.date | ms.assetid | ms.topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Using VoiceOver with Visual Studio for Mac |
Using macOS VoiceOver navigation with Visual Studio for Mac |
alanjclark |
dominicn |
09/23/2019 |
590C325D-AAD0-4889-B1DB-A1090BBFBE89 |
how-to |
Users requiring a screen reader will benefit from macOS VoiceOver. Visual Studio for Mac is accessible using common VoiceOver commands.
To enable or disable VoiceOver press ⌘F5
VoiceOver commands appear in this guide as VO key whereby VO refers to the modifier set in the VoiceOver Utility application. The default modifier is ⌃⌥. For example, depending on your VoiceOver modifier, VO M will mean ⌃⌥M. Cursor keys will be referred to as ← → ↑ ↓.
Here is a list of some common VoiceOver commands for Visual Studio for Mac:
| Feature | Description | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Navigate | Navigate all elements of the UI | VO→, VO← |
| Navigate | Step into or out of UI elements | VO⇧↓, VO⇧↑ |
| Interact | Select or interact with the control in focus | VO␣ |
| Interact | Interact with the Visual Studio for Mac menu bar | VO M |
Tip
For further information on using VoiceOver and a comprehensive list of commands, please refer to Apple's VoiceOver Getting Started Guide.