Explore Google’s accessibility features and products
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Android
Android is the open-platform operating system in phones, tablets, and smart devices offering a range of custom tools to meet your needs.
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Cognitive, Hearing, Mobility, Speech, Vision,
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Accessibility Scanner
Android developers can test the accessibility of their apps and receive suggestions to improve them.
Cognitive, Hearing, Mobility, Speech, Vision,
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Action Blocks
Simplify and perform everyday tasks with a single tap, with customised widgets on your Android home screen.
Cognitive, Mobility,
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Assistant Voice Typing
Use your voice to dictate text with Assistant voice typing.
Mobility, Vision,
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Camera Switches
Turn Android’s front-facing camera into a switch and navigate your phone with eye movements and facial gestures.
Mobility, Speech,
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Live Caption
Automatically caption speech from phone calls, videos, and other media, without Wi-Fi or mobile phone data.
Hearing,
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Live Transcribe
Get real-time speech-to-text transcriptions for over 70 languages and dialects.
Hearing, Speech,
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Lookout
Use your camera to gain information about your surroundings and identify what’s nearby.
Vision,
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Project Relate
The Android beta app provides tools for easier communication for those with nonstandard speech.
Speech,
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Sound Amplifier
Boost sound, filter background noise, and fine-tune the sounds around you to make it easier to hear what you care about.
Hearing,
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Sound Notifications
Get phone alerts for specific sounds, such as a beeping smoke alarm, crying baby, or ringing doorbell.
Hearing,
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Switch Access
Connect an external switch or keyboard to your Android device, instead of interacting directly with your device’s touchscreen.
Mobility,
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TalkBack
Google’s built-in screen reader helps you control your Android device eyes-free.
Vision,
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Voice Access
Control your device with spoken commands — open apps, navigate screens, type, and edit text hands-free.
Mobility,
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Chrome
Chrome is Google’s fast, secure, and easy-to-use web browser.
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Cognitive, Hearing, Mobility, Speech, Vision,
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AI Image Descriptions
Get automatic descriptions of unlabelled images or graphics.
Vision,
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Browser Zoom
Change the size of text, images, and videos for one or all webpages.
Vision,
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Colour Enhancer
Adjust the colour in webpages and improve colour perception.
Vision,
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High Contrast Mode
Customise and invert the colour scheme on webpages for easier browsing.
Vision,
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Keyboard Browsing
Browse webpage text using your arrow keys.
Mobility,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard combinations to expedite common operations on a webpage as an alternative to a mouse.
Mobility,
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Live Caption
Get automatic captions for any media you play in the Chrome browser.
Hearing,
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Long Descriptions
Open long descriptions for complex images, charts, or graphs.
Cognitive, Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Chrome is compatible with many screen readers and magnifiers that offer synthesised text-to-speech or a refreshable braille display.
Vision,
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TalkBack
Get spoken feedback to navigate your Chrome browser eyes-free.
Vision,
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Chromebook
Chromebooks are laptops and tablets powered by Chrome OS.
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AI Image Descriptions
Get automatic descriptions of unlabelled images or graphics.
Vision,
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Automatic Click
Set your cursor to automatically click after it stops moving for a certain amount of time.
Mobility,
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Braille Device Compatibility
You can use most refreshable braille displays with your Chromebook.
Vision,
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Browser Zoom
Magnify your browser window while tabs and icons stay the same size.
Vision,
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Built-in Screen Reader
Chromebook’s built-in screen reader, ChromeVox, enables people with visual impairments to use Chrome with ease.
Vision,
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Chromebook Keyboard
Unique keys on your Chromebook keyboard allow you to quickly access actions with the tap of a button.
Mobility,
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Customise Caption Styles
Easily adjust closed caption size, colour, and typeface.
Hearing,
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Dictation
Enter text into any field using your voice.
Mobility,
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Display Size Customisation
Enlarge all on-screen text and visuals, and easily revert back if necessary.
Vision,
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Font Size Customisation
Adjust font sizing while leaving other aspects of the display at their default size.
Vision,
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High Contrast Mode
Customise and invert the colour scheme to make on-screen content easier to read, and reduce the effects of screen glare to make work more comfortable.
Vision,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard combinations to expedite common operations on a webpage as an alternative to a mouse.
Mobility,
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Large Mouse Cursor
Enlarge the mouse cursor so it’s easier to see.
Vision,
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Live Caption
Get automatic captions for any media you play in the Chrome browser.
Hearing,
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Mono Audio
Play the same sound through both speakers so you don’t miss content.
Hearing,
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On-Screen Keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard to type or handwrite text, or add images to files, documents, and emails.
Cognitive, Mobility,
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Physical Keyboard Settings
Customise how Chromebook’s physical keyboard responds to touch.
Mobility,
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Screen Magnification
Magnify your entire Chromebook screen or selected areas.
Vision,
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Select-to-Speak
Hear specific words, parts of a page, or entire pages read aloud.
Cognitive, Vision,
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Switch Access
Connect an external switch or keyboard as an alternative input method for your Chromebook.
Mobility,
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Text-to-Speech Settings
Customise voice, speech rate, pitch, volume, and more.
Cognitive, Vision,
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Touchpad Settings
Customise touchpad settings to enable automatic clicks, tap dragging, or tap-to-click functionality.
Mobility,
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Classroom
Google Classroom is a platform helping educators manage, measure, and enrich learning experiences.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Compatible screen readers on students' computers and mobile devices can help them use Google Classroom.
Vision,
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Cloud Search
Cloud Search is an AI-powered assistant helping users quickly find relevant information across the Google apps.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Google Cloud Search works with screen readers so you can navigate your search results and assist cards.
Vision,
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GBoard
Gboard is the keyboard from Google packed with features to make typing effortless.
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Morse Code
Write in Morse code on your phone or tablet.
Cognitive, Speech,
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Morse Typing Trainer
Learn Morse code with this fun and easy experiment trainer.
Cognitive, Speech,
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Talk-to-Text
Type with your voice on your mobile device.
Mobility,
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Gmail
Gmail is the email service provided by Google at no cost.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Turn on and use Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts to navigate your inbox and messages, format text, and complete actions like archiving and deleting.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Experience Gmail with a desktop screen reader.
Vision,
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TalkBack
Use Google’s built-in screen reader, included on Android devices, to experience Gmail hands-free.
Vision,
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Google Assistant
Google Assistant is the AI-powered assistant for mobile and smart home devices.
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Activate Assistant via Type
Activate your Google Assistant with your keyboard, instead of your voice.
Cognitive, Speech,
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Control Smart Home Devices
Utilise your voice or the mobile app and control smart home devices to activate lights, adjust a smart thermostat, and more.
Cognitive, Mobility, Vision,
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Customise Accessibility Settings
Customise the audio and visual settings on your smart display or smart clock.
Hearing, Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Ask your Google Assistant to read webpages aloud, on your Android phone or tablet.
Vision,
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Google Calendar
Google Calendar is the time management and scheduling service from Google with no costs.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate and make changes to your calendar.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to create or track events, respond to invitations, and more.
Vision,
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Google Chat
Google Chat is a messaging platform made for easy team collaboration, available on desktop and mobile.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts while messaging in Google Chat.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to navigate Google Chat.
Vision,
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Google Cloud
Google Cloud is a suite of cloud computing services, including data management, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Experience Google Cloud Platform with a desktop screen reader.
Vision,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Turn on and use Google Cloud Platform’s keyboard shortcuts to navigate your console products and services.
Mobility,
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Accessible gCloud Command Line Interface
Developers can use a more streamlined screen reader experience on the gCloud command-line tool.
Vision,
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Google Contacts
Google Contacts is a contact management service to organise, review, and merge your contacts.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to search, select, or edit contact information.
Vision,
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Google Docs
Google Docs is a no-cost online document editor helping you create and collaborate in real-time and from any device.
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Accessibility Tips for Docs
Create more accessible documents with these helpful tips, including alt text, high colour contrast, and more.
Cognitive, Hearing, Mobility, Speech, Vision,
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Braille Display
Read and edit Google Docs with braille display.
Vision,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate, format, and edit Docs.
Mobility,
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Screen Magnification
Use screen magnification with Docs editors to make everything bigger on your screen.
Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to edit, comment, and collaborate.
Vision,
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Touch Input
Touch the screen to move the cursor and enter text — compatible with select screen readers and browsers.
Mobility,
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Voice Typing
The voice typing feature uses your computer’s microphone to record what you say and convert it into text.
Cognitive, Mobility,
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Google Drawings
Google Drawings is a no-cost, web-based software to create diagrams and charts.
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Braille Display
Use a braille display to edit Google Drawings.
Vision,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to take quick actions in Google Drawings.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Edit drawings using a compatible screen reader.
Vision,
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Google Drive
Google Drive is cloud storage for work and home, providing encrypted and secure access to your files.
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Caption Tracks for Video Files
Make your video content available to a larger audience by adding captions.
Hearing,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate and take action in Google Drive.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to store, edit, and share your files.
Vision,
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Google Forms
Google Forms is a no-cost online form and survey creator.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to format, view responses, and add collaborators in Google Forms.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to edit items in Google Forms.
Vision,
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Google Groups
Google Groups is a service providing discussion groups for people sharing common interests.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to move quickly through Google Groups.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to create or join groups, post, and read conversations on Google Groups.
Vision,
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Google Home
Google Home is a no-cost app that helps you control Google Nest, Home speakers, Chromecast, and compatible home products.
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Google Nest Accessibility Features
Customise your Google Nest with accessibility features, including colour inversion and closed captioning.
Hearing, Vision,
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Voice Commands
Use your voice to activate Google Assistant technology and control the smart devices in your home.
Mobility,
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Google Maps
Google Maps is a no-cost web-based and mobile app to help you navigate and explore your world.
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Accessible Places
Find wheelchair accessibility information, including accessible entrance, seating, toilets, and parking.
Mobility,
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Accessible Transit
Find accessible transit options in Google Maps.
Mobility,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to move around Google Maps and learn about a place.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to make your Google Maps experience more accessible.
Vision,
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Voice Guidance
Receive detailed audio information when you’re navigating to your destination.
Vision,
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Google Meet
Google Meet is a secure video conferencing desktop and mobile app that helps you connect and collaborate.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to control the camera, microphone, captions, and open accessibility features.
Mobility,
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Live Caption
View real-time subtitles as everyone speaks.
Hearing,
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Magnifier
Use full-page zoom on Google Meet when you’re on Chrome browser.
Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
The built-in screen reader helps blind and low-vision users enjoy Google Meet.
Vision,
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Spoken Feedback Support Features
Listen to the text on the active screen with spoken feedback.
Cognitive, Hearing, Vision,
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Google News
Google News is a comprehensive up-to-date news coverage service, aggregated from sources all over the world.
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Colour Scheme
Tone down your screen’s glare and use Google News with a dark background.
Vision,
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Google Photos
Google Photos is a photo sharing and storage service for your photos and videos.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader with Google Photos.
Vision,
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Google Play Books
Google Play Books is an eReader app to buy, enjoy, and take eBooks and audiobooks offline.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to enjoy eBooks and audiobooks.
Vision,
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Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Movies & TV is an online video on demand service to enjoy anytime, anywhere, across your devices.
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Subtitles
Enable subtitles and increase their font size when viewing films in Google Play Movies & TV app.
Hearing,
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Google Search
Google Search is a search engine helping you find webpages, images, videos, and more.
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Voice Commands
Use your voice to search, adjust settings, and more.
Mobility,
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Google Sheets
Google Sheets is a no-cost service to create and collaborate on online spreadsheets in real-time and from any device.
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Braille Display
Turn on braille support to read and edit spreadsheets.
Vision,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate, format, and use formulas in Google Sheets.
Mobility,
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Screen Magnifier
Use screen magnification to zoom in and make everything bigger.
Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to edit spreadsheets.
Vision,
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Touch Input
Use a compatible computer and screen reader to touch the screen to move the cursor and enter text.
Mobility,
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Google Sites
Google Sites is a website building tool with no costs.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts to edit and optimise tasks on Google Sites.
Mobility,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to create and edit Google Sites.
Vision,
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Google Slides
Google Slides is a no-cost, web-based presentation programme to create, present, and collaborate in real-time and from any device.
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Braille Display
Turn on braille support to edit presentations in Google Slides.
Vision,
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts in Google Slides to navigate, format, and edit.
Mobility,
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Present with Captions
Turn on automatic captions to display the speaker’s words in real-time.
Hearing,
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Screen Magnifier
Use screen magnification in Google Slides to zoom in to make everything bigger.
Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to edit presentations in Google Slides.
Vision,
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Touch Input with a Screen Reader
Use a compatible computer and screen reader to touch the screen to move the cursor and enter text.
Mobility,
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Voice Commands & Typing
Use your voice to edit and format your presentation.
Mobility,
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Google TV
Google TV is a streaming platform that combines content from multiple streaming channels into one searchable interface.
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Closed Captions
Turn on closed captions to make your Google TV device more accessible.
Hearing,
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Google Assistant
Speak to your Google Assistant through your Google TV remote.
Cognitive, Hearing, Mobility, Vision,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Enable TalkBack, the built-in screen reader on your Google TV.
Vision,
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Switch Access
Turn on Switch Access to use a switch and make a selection of the items on your screen.
Mobility,
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Pixel
Pixel is a portfolio of devices, including phones, tablets, earbuds, and watches, engineered by Google.
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Magnifier
Enlarge objects and text with your camera and apply visual effects to improve visibility of dimly lit or low contrast subjects.
Vision,
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Clear Calling
Pixel’s Clear Calling feature enhances the other caller’s voice and reduces their background noise.
Hearing,
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Guided Frame
Guided Frame uses audio, high contrast animation, and vibration to help blind and low vision users take beautiful photographs of the moments that matter most including selfies, photos of loved ones, pets, meals, documents and more.
Mobility, Vision,
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Live Translate
Translate live text conversations and videos on your Pixel 6 and later.
Hearing,
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YouTube
YouTube is an online video sharing and social media platform.
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Captions
Turn captions on while viewing eligible videos on YouTube.
Hearing,
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Use a compatible screen reader to enjoy the YouTube experience.
Vision,
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We’re sharing tools to help creative technologists build truly accessible websites and apps.
We’re building products with inclusion and equity in mind and want to help others do the same.