Screen Reader Quick Start Guide

The following table lists commonly used screen reader software and most frequently used commands with these programs. Please note that some commands don't have perfect analogs, as the design philosophy behind all of these programs can differ greatly.

Note: Most screen readers use a modifier key along side other keys to perform functions. Listed below is the default modifier key or keys for each program. Some programs have the ability to remap the modifier key or keys. The modifier key is referenced as 'Mod' on the table. For example, the default keys pressed for accessing the main menu in VoiceOver is the combination of Option, Control, Command and Shift.

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Program	Narrator	NVDA	VoiceOver	TalkBack
Platform	Windows	Windows	MacOS	Android
Commands
Modifer Key	Insert Key	Insert Key	Option + Control	N/A
Main Menu	Windows Key + Ctrl + N	N/A	Mod + Shift + Command	Tap with three fingers
Turn on/off	Windows + Ctrl + Enter	On: Ctrl + Alt + N, Off: Insert + Q	Command + touch ID 3 times	Hold both volume keys
Select next	Tab	Tab	Mod + Right Arrow	Swipe right
Select previous	Shift + Tab	Shift + Tab	Mod + Left Arrow	Swipe left
Interact	Enter	Enter	Mod + Spacebar	Double tap
Enter inner element	N/A	Arrow Keys	Mod + Shift + Down Arrow	N/A
Exit inner element	N/A	Arrow Keys	Mod + Shift + Up Arrow	N/A