Use Google editors with assistive technologies

You can use Google editors with a variety of assistive technologies to help you with your tasks.

Use a screen magnifier

You can use a screen magnifier to zoom in your screen.

1. In the Google Chrome browser, open:
   • Docs
   • Sheets
   • Slides
   • Drawings
2. Open the Tools menu, and then Accessibility.
3. Check Turn on screen magnifier support.

Tip: If the magnifier doesn’t follow keyboard focus, adjust your magnifier settings.

To turn on the magnifier:

For Windows OS:

• Use the keyboard shortcut: Windows + plus sign (+).
• To open the Magnifier settings, press Ctrl + Windows + M, and then turn on Magnifier.

Learn how to set up and use the Magnifier.

For Chrome OS:

1. In “Settings,” select Advanced, Accessibility, and then Manage accessibility features.
2. Turn on Enable fullscreen magnifier or Enable docked magnifier.

Learn more about Chromebook magnification.

For Mac OS:

1. In “System Settings,” select Accessibility.
2. Click Zoom.
3. In “Advanced,” turn on Follow the keyboard focus.

Learn how to zoom in on Mac.

Tip: Magnification extensions are available in Chrome.

View in high contrast

You can view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in high contrast mode:

• For Windows OS: You can change color contrast in Windows.
• For Chrome OS: You can invert colors.
• For Mac OS: You can change the display settings like color inversion or increased contrast. Learn how to change display settings.

Use a screen reader

Learn how to use Google editors with a screen reader.

Type with your voice

You can type with your voice in documents or in presentation speaker notes. Learn how to type & edit with your voice.