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Voice Control

System Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control

Control your Mac entirely by voice: click, scroll, type, and navigate.

CommandAction
"Click [item]"Click on a named button or link
"Open Safari"Launch an app
"Scroll down"Scroll the page
"Show numbers"Overlay numbers on all clickable elements
"Show grid"Overlay a numbered grid for precise clicking

Switch Control

System Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control

Navigate using one or more switches (physical buttons, keyboard keys, or head movement). Designed for users with limited motor function.

Keyboard Accessibility

System Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard

FeatureWhat It Does
Sticky KeysPress modifier keys one at a time instead of holding them together
Slow KeysAdds a delay before keys register (prevents accidental presses)
Full Keyboard AccessNavigate all macOS controls with Tab, Arrow keys, and Space

Pointer Control

System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control

FeatureWhat It Does
Mouse KeysControl the pointer with the keyboard's number pad
Spring-loading delayAdjust how long you hover over a folder before it opens
Trackpad optionsEnable dragging without holding click (three-finger drag)
Head pointerUse your face/head movement to control the pointer (via camera)