How to Use the Accessibility Keyboard in Mac OS Mojave
Posted on 16th June 2023
How to Use the Accessibility Keyboard in Mac OS Mojave
The Accessibility Keyboard is an on-screen keyboard that you can use to type and enter commands using only your voice. This keyboard is especially useful for people with disabilities who cannot use a physical keyboard.
To turn on the Accessibility Keyboard, open the System Preferences application and click on the “Accessibility” icon.
In the Accessibility preferences, select the “Keyboard” tab and check the box next to “Enable Accessibility Keyboard.”
Once the Accessibility Keyboard is enabled, you can use it by clicking on the keyboard icon in the menu bar.
The Accessibility Keyboard has a number of different features that you can use to type and enter commands.
To type using the Accessibility Keyboard, click on the “Type” button and then start speaking. The words you speak will be typed out on the screen.
To enter a command, click on the “Command” button and then start speaking. The words you speak will be entered as a command.
To change the way the Accessibility Keyboard types, click on the “Settings” button and then select the “Typing” tab.
In the Typing preferences, you can choose to have the Accessibility Keyboard type in uppercase, lowercase, or mixed case.
You can also choose to have the Accessibility Keyboard type in a different language.
To change the way the Accessibility Keyboard enters commands, click on the “Settings” button and then select the “Commands” tab.
In the Commands preferences, you can choose to have the Accessibility Keyboard enter commands in uppercase, lowercase, or mixed case.
You can also choose to have the Accessibility Keyboard enter commands in a different language.
The Accessibility Keyboard is an on-screen keyboard that you can use to type on your Mac. The keyboard includes a number of features that make it easy to use for people with disabilities.
To turn on the Accessibility Keyboard, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Keyboard, and select the “Enable Accessibility Keyboard” checkbox.
Once the Accessibility Keyboard is enabled, you can use it by clicking on the keyboard icon in the menu bar, or by pressing the Command + F5 keys on your keyboard.
The Accessibility Keyboard has a number of features that make it easy to use. For example, you can hold down the Shift key to type capital letters, or the Option key to type numbers and symbols.
You can also use the Accessibility Keyboard to control your Mac. For example, you can press the Command key to open the Finder, or the Control key to open the Control Panel.
If you have a disability that makes it difficult to use a physical keyboard, the Accessibility Keyboard can make it easier to use your Mac.
In addition to the standard keyboard shortcuts, Mac OS Mojave includes several new features to make it easier to use the accessibility keyboard. Here’s how to use the accessibility keyboard in Mac OS Mojave:
Turn on the accessibility keyboard
To turn on the accessibility keyboard, open the System Preferences app and go to the Accessibility section. In the sidebar, select Keyboard, then check the box next to Enable Accessibility Keyboard.
You can also turn on the accessibility keyboard from the Keyboard pane of System Preferences. To do this, open System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click the Accessibility tab. In the Accessibility Keyboard section, check the box next to Enable Accessibility Keyboard.
Configure the accessibility keyboard
Once you’ve turned on the accessibility keyboard, you can configure it to better suit your needs. To do this, open the Accessibility Keyboard pane of System Preferences and click the Options button.
On the Options page, you can customize the following settings:
Show keyboard shortcuts: This will display a keyboard shortcut for each button on the accessibility keyboard.
This will display a keyboard shortcut for each button on the accessibility keyboard. Enable click sounds: This will play a sound when you press a button on the accessibility keyboard.
This will play a sound when you press a button on the accessibility keyboard. Enable haptic feedback: This will provide haptic feedback when you press a button on the accessibility keyboard.
This will provide haptic feedback when you press a button on the accessibility keyboard. Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys: This will allow you to use the standard function keys (F1, F2, etc.) instead of the special functions keys (media playback, brightness, etc.)
This will allow you to use the standard function keys (F1, F2, etc.) instead of the special functions keys (media playback, brightness, etc.) Enable dragging: This will allow you to drag and drop items using the accessibility keyboard.
This will allow you to drag and drop items using the accessibility keyboard. Enable sticky keys: This will allow you to use modifier keys (such as Shift, Control, and Option) without having to press and hold them.
This will allow you to use modifier keys (such as Shift, Control, and Option) without having to press and hold them. Enable slow keys: This will make it so that you have to hold down a key for a longer period of time before it is registered.
This will make it so that you have to hold down a key for a longer period of time before it is registered. Enable Mouse Keys: This will allow you to control the mouse pointer using the keyboard.
To learn more about these options, and how to use the accessibility keyboard, see the Apple support article: Use the accessibility keyboard on your Mac.
Enabling Accessibility Keyboard
- Open System Preferences
- Click on Accessibility
- Select Keyboard in the left-hand sidebar
- Check the box next to “Enable Accessibility Keyboard”
Using Accessibility Keyboard
Once you’ve enabled the Accessibility Keyboard, you can summon it at any time by pressing the Command+F5 shortcut. This will overlay the Accessibility Keyboard on top of whatever you’re currently doing on your Mac. You can then use the mouse or trackpad to click on the keys, or use the Tab key to move between them.
If you want to dismiss the Accessibility Keyboard, you can press the Command+F5 shortcut again, or click on the “Done” button in the top-right corner of the keyboard.
Configuring Accessibility Keyboard
In addition to enabling and disabling the Accessibility Keyboard, you can also customize its behavior to better suit your needs. To do this, open System Preferences and click on Accessibility once again. This time, select Accessibility Keyboard in the left-hand sidebar.
On the following screen, you’ll see a number of options that you can toggle on and off. These include things like showing keys when they’re pressed, displaying a numeric keypad, and enabling sticky keys. Take a look through the available options and enable or disable the ones that you want.
