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Voice Control
System Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control
Control your Mac entirely by voice: click, scroll, type, and navigate.
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
| "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
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Sticky Keys | Press modifier keys one at a time instead of holding them together |
| Slow Keys | Adds a delay before keys register (prevents accidental presses) |
| Full Keyboard Access | Navigate all macOS controls with Tab, Arrow keys, and Space |
Pointer Control
System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Mouse Keys | Control the pointer with the keyboard's number pad |
| Spring-loading delay | Adjust how long you hover over a folder before it opens |
| Trackpad options | Enable dragging without holding click (three-finger drag) |
| Head pointer | Use your face/head movement to control the pointer (via camera) |