Accessibility Shortcuts
Compare Accessibility keyboard shortcuts across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android, with actions, key combinations, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to compare the same kind of task across your devices. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
Windows 11
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open Ease of Access Center | Win + U | Open the Ease of Access Center |
| Turn On / Off Narrator | Win + Ctrl + Enter | Start or stop the Narrator screen reader |
| Turn Off Magnifier | Win + Esc | Close the Magnifier |
| Zoom In (Magnifier) | Win + + | Turn on Magnifier and zoom in. |
| Zoom Out (Magnifier) | Win + - | Decrease the magnification level |
| Toggle High Contrast | Alt + Left Shift + PrtSc | Turn High Contrast mode on or off |
| Toggle Sticky Keys | Shift + ×5 | Press Shift 5 times to toggle Sticky Keys (allows chord shortcuts one key at a time) |
| Toggle Filter Keys | Right Shift (hold 8s) | Hold the right Shift key for 8 seconds to toggle Filter Keys |
| Toggle Mouse Keys | Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock | Use the numeric keypad to control the mouse pointer |
| On-Screen Keyboard | Win + Ctrl + O | Open the On-Screen Keyboard |
macOS
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle VoiceOver | Cmd + F5 | Turn VoiceOver screen reader on or off |
| VoiceOver Rotor | Ctrl + Option + U | Open the VoiceOver Rotor to navigate by headings, links, etc. |
| Zoom In | Option + Cmd + = | Zoom in on the screen (Full Screen Zoom must be enabled) |
| Zoom Out | Option + Cmd + - | Zoom out on the screen |
| Toggle Zoom | Option + Cmd + 8 | Toggle full-screen zoom on/off |
| Increase Contrast | Ctrl + Option + Cmd + . | Increase display contrast |
| Decrease Contrast | Ctrl + Option + Cmd + , | Decrease display contrast |
| Invert Colors | Ctrl + Option + Cmd + 8 | Toggle classic color inversion for the display |
| Toggle Slow Keys | Option (hold 5s) | Hold Option for 5 seconds to toggle Slow Keys |
| Dictation | Fn + Fn | Press Fn twice to start Dictation (speak to type) |
Ubuntu Linux
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom In | Super + Alt + + | Zoom in (requires Magnifier enabled in Accessibility settings) |
| Zoom Out | Super + Alt + - | Zoom out with the Magnifier |
| Toggle High Contrast | Super (search 'High Contrast') | Search for High Contrast in Settings > Accessibility |
| Toggle Screen Reader | Alt + Super + S | Toggle the Orca screen reader on or off |
| Toggle Zoom | Alt + Super + 8 | Enable or disable GNOME's screen magnifier |
| Move Zoom Focus Left | Alt + Super + Left | Move the zoom focus to the left |
| Move Zoom Focus Right | Alt + Super + Right | Move the zoom focus to the right |
| Move Zoom Focus Up | Alt + Super + Up | Move the zoom focus upward |
| Move Zoom Focus Down | Alt + Super + Down | Move the zoom focus downward |
| On-Screen Keyboard | Super (search 'On-Screen Keyboard') | Enable On-Screen Keyboard in Settings > Accessibility |
ChromeOS
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle ChromeVox | Ctrl + Alt + Z | Toggle ChromeVox, the built-in screen reader for ChromeOS |
| ChromeVox Modifier Key | Search | ChromeVox uses the Search key as its modifier by default |
| Zoom In (Display) | Ctrl + Shift + + | Increase the display zoom level |
| Zoom Out (Display) | Ctrl + Shift + - | Decrease the display zoom level |
| Toggle Full Screen Magnifier | Ctrl + Search + M | Toggle the full-screen magnifier |
| Magnifier Zoom In | Ctrl + Alt + Brightness Up | Zoom in with the ChromeOS magnifier |
| Magnifier Zoom Out | Ctrl + Alt + Brightness Down | Zoom out with the ChromeOS magnifier |
| Toggle High Contrast | Search + Ctrl + H | Enable or disable high contrast mode |
| Toggle Select to Speak | Search + S | Enable Select to Speak, then click or select text to have it read aloud |
| Show Accessibility Menu | Ctrl + Alt + Z | Open the ChromeOS accessibility features panel |
Windows 10
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open Ease of Access Center | Win + U | Open the Ease of Access settings |
| Toggle Narrator | Win + Ctrl + Enter | Start or stop the Narrator screen reader |
| Magnifier Zoom In | Win + + | Open Magnifier and zoom in |
| Magnifier Zoom Out | Win + - | Zoom out with the Magnifier |
| Close Magnifier | Win + Esc | Close the Magnifier |
| Toggle High Contrast | Alt + Left Shift + PrtSc | Enable or disable High Contrast mode |
| Toggle Sticky Keys | Shift + ×5 | Press Shift 5 times rapidly to enable Sticky Keys |
| Toggle Filter Keys | Right Shift (hold 8s) | Hold Right Shift for 8 seconds to toggle Filter Keys |
| On-Screen Keyboard | Win + Ctrl + O | Open the On-Screen Keyboard |
| Toggle Mouse Keys | Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock | Control mouse pointer with the numeric keypad |
iPhone
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VoiceOver On/Off | Side Button (×3) | Triple-click the Side button to toggle VoiceOver if configured as the Accessibility Shortcut |
| Zoom In/Out | Double Tap with 3 Fingers | Double tap with three fingers to toggle screen zoom (enable in Settings > Accessibility > Zoom) |
| Zoom Pan | Three-Finger Drag while Zoomed | Drag with three fingers to pan around the zoomed-in screen |
| Guided Access | Side Button (×3) → Guided Access | Lock the iPhone into a single app with configurable screen area restrictions |
| Live Captions | Side Button (×3) → Live Captions | Real-time on-screen transcription of speech near the microphone |
| Magnifier | Side Button (×3) → Magnifier | Use the camera as a magnifying glass with zoom, contrast, and colour filters |
| Display Accommodations | Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size | Enable colour filters, reduce white point, invert colours, and increase text size |
| Hearing Aid Mode | Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Hearing Devices | Pair Made-for-iPhone hearing aids and control audio routing from Control Center |
Android
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TalkBack On/Off | Volume Up + Volume Down (hold 3s) | Hold both volume buttons for 3 seconds to toggle TalkBack (Android's screen reader) |
| Accessibility Shortcut | Volume Up + Volume Down (hold) | Long press both volume buttons to trigger the configured Accessibility Shortcut |
| Magnification (zoom in) | Triple Tap Screen | Triple tap anywhere to zoom in (enable in Settings > Accessibility > Magnification) |
| Magnification (peek) | Triple Tap and Hold | Triple tap and hold to temporarily zoom — screen returns to normal when you lift your finger |
| Colour Correction | Settings > Accessibility > Colour & Motion → Colour Correction | Adjust display colours for different types of colour vision deficiency |
| Large Text / Bold Text | Settings > Accessibility > Display Size & Text | Increase font size, display size, and enable bold text system-wide |
| Live Caption | Volume Button → Live Caption icon | Tap the Live Caption icon next to the volume slider to auto-caption any audio on the phone |
| Sound Amplifier | Settings > Accessibility > Sound Amplifier | Amplify and filter sounds through headphones to boost speech in noisy environments |
| Switch Access | Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access | Control Android with physical switches instead of touch — for users with motor impairments |
| Hearing Aid Support | Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Aids | Pair Made-for-Android hearing aids directly in Settings for low-latency audio |