Keyboard & Screen Reader Commands
VitalSource Bookshelf® eReader Keyboard & Screen Reader Commands
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Commands often referred to as shortcuts, are helpful for users who cannot use a mouse or who require a screen reading program (e.g., JAWS for Windows and VoiceOver). Commands are considered a standard accessibility feature for browsers, operating systems, software, applications, and assistive technology.
This document provides links to command resources for commonly used operating systems, browsers (desktop and mobile), and screen reading programs.
Windows: General
Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13810/windows-keyboard-shortcuts-accessibility
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445
macOS: General
Mac accessibility shortcuts
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204434
Mac keyboard shortcuts
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236
Firefox
Firefox general
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/keyboard-shortcuts-perform-firefox-tasks-quickly
Accessibility features in Firefox
Chrome
Chrome general
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179?hl=en
Chrome accessibility extensions
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/7040464?hl=en
Safari
Keyboard shortcuts and gestures
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/keyboard-and-other-shortcuts-cpsh003/mac
Windows Screen Reader Shortcuts: JAWS for Windows and NVDA
JAWS web browsing keystrokes
https://www.freedomscientific.com/Content/Documents/Manuals/JAWS/Keystrokes.pdf
NVDA command keys
Mac VoiceOver Screen Reader Shortcuts
Note: VoiceOver should only be used in the Safari browser.
VoiceOver commands
https://www.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/_1131.html
VoiceOver gestures
https://www.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/_1137.html#vo27991
iOS VoiceOver Screen Reader Shortcuts
Note: In iOS, VoiceOver is required to be running for full Bluetooth keyboard access and testing. Users can mute VoiceOver when conducting Bluetooth keyboard testing.
Controlling VoiceOver using an Apple wireless keyboard
https://help.apple.com/iphone/5/voiceover/en/iph6c494dc6.html
A Complete List of iOS Gestures Available to VoiceOver Users | AppleVis
https://www.applevis.com/guides/ios-voiceover/complete-list-ios-gestures-available-voiceover-users
Android Accessibility Suite
Android Accessibility Suite (Apps on Google Play)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback&hl=en_US
Get started on Android With TalkBack (Android Accessibility Help)
https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6283677?hl=en&ref_topic=3529932
Please note: The above resources and links are current as of November 13, 2022.