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Accessibility for Docs editors
The Google Docs editors are designed to work with screen readers, braille devices, screen magnification, and more.
Use a screen reader
If you already use screen reader software on your computer, such as ChromeVox, NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver, follow these steps to get started with the Docs editors.
Step 1: Turn on Docs screen reader support
The first time you use the Docs editors with a screen reader, you need to turn on Docs screen reader support:
Go to Google Docs and open a document.
In the Tools menu, select Accessibility settings.
Select Turn on screen reader support.
Optional: In your Google Account, visit Accessibility settings, then turn on Screen reader.
Step 2: Check your screen reader settings
For some screen readers, you might need to adjust your settings when you use the Docs editors. Check your screen reader instructions below.
ChromeVox
If you use ChromeVox on Chrome OS, you don’t need to do any additional setup to use the Docs editors.
NVDA
On Windows, for the best experience, use the latest version of NVDA with the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.
Docs, Slides, and Drawings
Go to Google Docs and open a document.
Listen for these words: “Screen reader support enabled.” If you don’t hear anything, go to the [...]
