
Accessibility features for vision on Mac
Your Mac comes with built-in tools to make it easier to see what’s on the screen—or have what’s on the screen spoken out loud.
To explore accessibility features for vision, choose Apple menu 
in the sidebar. Vision features are at the top.
Open Accessibility settings for me
Hear what’s on the screen
Read or listen to text in apps Customize the text appearance for any app with Accessibility Reader. You can also listen to spoken text. Choose Apple menu Listen to or change how text appears in apps with Accessibility Reader | Control Mac with VoiceOver Have the built-in screen reader speak what’s on the screen. Navigate your Mac with keyboard commands, trackpad gestures, or a connected braille display. Choose Apple menu |
Speak onscreen text Even when VoiceOver is off, have your Mac read all text on the screen, text under the pointer, what you’re typing, and more. Choose Apple menu | Hear descriptions of video Get spoken descriptions of visual content in movies, TV shows, and other media, when available. Choose Apple menu |
Zoom and enlarge text
Zoom in on your surroundings Zoom in on what’s around you and customize its appearance. You can also listen to text in your surroundings. Go to the Magnifier app | Zoom in on your screen Enlarge what you’re viewing—the entire screen or one part of it. Set the zoom settings for secondary displays. Choose Apple menu |
Enlarge text as you read or type View a larger version of text you’re typing, or whatever is under the pointer—text you’re reading or icons in the user interface. Choose Apple menu | Increase the size of text Use a single slider to adjust the reading size for text across multiple apps and system features. Choose Apple menu |
Customize your display
Adjust the display colors Differentiate content on the screen more easily by inverting colors, applying a color filter, and more. Choose Apple menu | Make the pointer easier to see Make it easier to find the pointer. Just change its size or color, or quickly move it to make it bigger. Choose Apple menu |
Customize onscreen motion Pause animated images, and slow the motion of onscreen elements. Or dim your display when media you’re viewing depicts strobe lights or flashing lights. You can also use onscreen cues to help reduce motion sickness while riding in a vehicle. Choose Apple menu | Use Dark Mode If you prefer light text on a dark background, choose a dark color scheme for macOS. Choose Apple menu |
Tip: Control your go-to accessibility features and settings with Siri, keyboard shortcuts, or from the menu bar. See Quickly turn accessibility features on or off.











