Pixelbook has a built-in screen reader called ChromeVox, which allows visually-impaired people to use the Chrome operating system.
Note: If you're using the Chromevox screen reader, your Pixelbook will automatically switch to the Android screen reader when using the Google Assistant and other compatible Android apps. It'll switch back to Chromevox automatically too, so you don't need to do anything
Turn screen reader on or off
In laptop mode: You can turn ChromeVox on or off from any page by pressing Ctrl + Alt + z.
In tablet mode: Press and hold the Volume down + Volume up buttons for 5 seconds. While holding the buttons, you'll hear a sound to indicate it's working. Keep holding the buttons, then ChromeVox will start speaking.
Read a page
Tip: To hear a description of your cursor's current position on a page, press Search + k.
Move through a page with keyboard shortcuts
Move through a page with your touchscreen
Move to different cells in a table
Change the voice or language
When you first turn on ChromeVox, it automatically chooses a voice based on the language you’ve chosen for your device. To learn how to change your language and voice settings, see Related articles.
Use ChromeVox keyboard shortcuts
If you're using a tablet, you can access shortcuts commands by using the ChromeVox menus and accessing the commands listed in the Jump menu.
Send feedback or get help using ChromeVox
- Chat with other people: Join the ChromeVox-Discuss group
- Send us feedback about ChromeVox
In laptop mode: Turn on ChromeVox, press and hold Search, then press a + i.
In tablet mode: Tap 4 fingers on the screen to open the ChromeVox menus. Then select Report an issue.