Use Google Voice with a screen reader

You can do things, like make calls, send messages, and check your voicemail.

Recommended browser and screen readers

Google Voice recommends Chrome and:

• NVDA or JAWS on Windows
• ChromeVox on ChromeOS
• VoiceOver on MacOS

Turn your screen reader on or off

• VoiceOver: Use Command + F5.
• Chromevox: Use Ctrl + Alt + z.
• NVDA:
  • Turn it on with Ctrl + Alt + n.
  • Turn it off with Caps lock + q.

Get to know the settings

• Main menu: View things, like your messages, calls, voicemail, settings, credit, and archives.
• Search bar: Find past calls, message history, and your contacts.
• Messages tab: Send messages to your contacts and see old messages.
• Calls tab: Make phone calls to your contacts and see your call history.
• Voicemail tab: Listen to voicemails left to your phone number.
• All navigation options: Switch between sections with the Up or Down arrow keys.

Make a call

1. On your computer, go to voice.google.com.
2. Turn on the screen reader.
3. Tab to calls tab and press Enter.
4. Tab to Make a call button and press Enter.
5. Type a name or phone number.
6. To find a contact in the search result, use the Up or Down arrow keys.
7. To start the call, press Enter.

Send a message

1. On your computer, go to voice.google.com.
2. Turn on the screen reader.
3. Tab to messages tab and press Enter.
4. Tab to Send a message button and press Enter.
5. Type a name or phone number.
6. To find a contact in the search result, use the Up or Down arrow keys.
7. To select the recipient, press Enter.
8. Type your message.
9. To send it, press Enter.

Turn on high contrast mode

1. On your computer, go to voice.google.com.
2. Turn on the screen reader.
3. Go to your settings from the main menu and press Enter.
4. To move to the "Accessibility" section, use the Up or Down arrow keys.
5. Select New tab .
6. Press Enter.
7. Turn on High-contrast colors.
8. Go back to Google Voice, and refresh the page.

Learn keyboard shortcuts

• To make a call from any view, press c.
• To send a new message from any view, press m.

Note: To find the keyboard shortcut guide, press Shift + /.