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Use VoiceOver to navigate the desktop on Mac

The desktop shows icons for many items, such as folders, documents or image files.

Note: VO represents the VoiceOver modifier.

  • Move to the desktop: Press VO-Shift-D.

  • Move around items on the desktop: Press the arrow keys.

  • Quickly move to an item on the desktop: Type the first letter of the item. For example, if you have a file named “travel plans” on the desktop, type “T” to move to it.

  • Open an item selected on the desktop: Press Command-O. Folders open in a Finder window.

See alsoUse VoiceOver to select and deselect items on MacUse VoiceOver in Mission Control on MacUse VoiceOver to navigate the Dock on MacUse VoiceOver to navigate the Finder on Mac
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