HIMS Braille EDGE 40: Device keys for VoiceOver navigation
Summary
When using a HIMS Braille EDGE 40 braille display with VoiceOver in iOS, you can use the following device-specific key commands to navigate.
Products Affected
iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
| Braille device keys | VoiceOver action |
| Router | Double-tap the selected item |
| Status Router | Toggle expanded status description |
| Left Up | Pan braille to the left |
| Left Down | Pan braille to the right |
| Right Up | Pan braille to the left |
| Right Down | Pan braille to the right |
| Left Pad Left | Move to the previous item |
| Left Pad Right | Move to the next item |
| Left Pad Up | Move to the previous item using rotor setting |
| Left Pad Down | Move to the next item using rotor setting |
| Right Pad Left | Move to the previous item |
| Right Pad Right | Move to the next item |
| Right Pad Up | Move to the previous item using rotor setting |
| Right Pad Down | Move to the next item using rotor setting |
| F1 | Select previous rotor setting |
| F2 | Select next rotor setting |
| F3 | Switch between contracted and uncontracted braille |
| F4 | Switch between eight-dot and six-dot braille |
| F5 | Scroll left one page |
| F6 | Sctoll right one page |
| F7 | Scroll up one page |
| F8 | Scroll down one page |
Additional Information
For the universal list of common commands, please refer to Common braille commands for VoiceOver.
To ensure that your braille display is using the correct table, please make sure that you have the most recent version of iOS installed.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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