Activities category, VoiceOver Utility on Mac
Use the Activities category in VoiceOver Utility to set up activities, or groups of preferences, for specific uses, apps, or websites. For example, you can create an activity to use a certain voice and faster speaking rate when you shop online; then create a second activity to use a different voice and slower speaking rate when you read online articles.
To open VoiceOver Utility, press Command-F5 to turn VoiceOver on, then press VO-F8.
Note: VO represents the VoiceOver modifier. See Use the VoiceOver modifier.
Option | Description |
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Activities list | Select an activity to display or change its settings. When creating an activity, type its name in the list. |
Settings | Select the checkbox for the Verbosity, Web, or Hot Spots setting to include it in the activity. To show additional settings, click the Additional Settings button |
Set | Customize a setting’s options. |
Use this activity for Apps & Websites | Click the pop-up menu to browse for and choose an app or website to associate with the activity. The activity is automatically used whenever you open the app or website. An app or website can be associated with only one activity at a time. |
Add button | Create a new activity, or delete an activity from the list. |
Configure Activity button | Click the Configure Activity button, then choose a command:
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located to the far right of Hot Spots. To hide the settings, click the button again.
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