It’s built solely on web technologies (HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript), making it a fast and versatile way to navigate Chrome OS. It comes pre-installed in all current versions of Chrome OS, so all you need to do is enable it and it starts to read out everything on the screen. ChromeVox: Chrome OS’ Screen ReaderĬhromeVox is a free screen reader built into every Chromebook that helps visually impaired people use Chrome OS. Chromebooks come equipped with a free built-in screen reader that allows you to hear what’s on your display. Click on it to open the expanded view.īoth features under this section focus on using Google’s text-to-speech (TTS) engine to take content from the active window, then read it back to you. The next time you open the system menu, the Accessibility button will be available. Scroll a little bit further until you see the Accessibility section, and then toggle “Always show accessibility option in the system menu” to the On position. Scroll to the bottom and click “Advanced.” This is off by default, so you’ll need to toggle it on first.įirst, click on the clock to open the system menu and notification tray then click on the Settings icon. The easiest way to enable/disable each accessibility feature without having to open up the Settings app each time is directly from the system menu. RELATED: How to Add Accessibility Features to Google Chrome How to View Accessibility Features You can manage them individually from the system menu or the Settings app to use on everyday tasks. If you have trouble reading text, seeing specific colors, or making out things on the screen, Chrome OS has accessibility features bursting at the seams designed to help you.
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