This article is for people who use a screen reader program such as Windows Narrator, JAWS, or NVDA with Windows tools or features and Microsoft 365 products. This article is part of the Accessibility help & learning content set where you can find more accessibility information on our apps. For general help, visit Microsoft Support.
Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Lens on iOS helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.
VoiceOver keyboard commands
Use the following VoiceOver keyboard commands to navigate the screen, select items and perform other VoiceOver actions in Microsoft Lens.
You can use either Control+Option or the Caps lock key as the VoiceOver modifier key, which is marked in the following table as "VO". To change the modifier key, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Modifier Keys.
You can use VoiceOver Help to learn the keyboard layout and the actions associated with various key combinations. VoiceOver Help announces keys and keyboard commands as you type them, without performing the associated action.
|
To do this |
Press |
|---|---|
|
Turn on VoiceOver Help |
VO+K |
|
Turn off VoiceOver Help |
Escape |
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Select the next or previous item |
VO+Right or Left arrow key |
|
Press the Home button |
VO+H |
|
Pause or resume reading |
Control |
|
Mute or unmute VoiceOver |
VO+S |
|
Return to the previous screen |
Escape |
See also
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Microsoft Lens
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Microsoft Lens
Set up your device to work with accessibility in Microsoft 365
Technical support for customers with disabilities
Microsoft wants to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. If you have a disability or questions related to accessibility, please contact the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk for technical assistance. The Disability Answer Desk support team is trained in using many popular assistive technologies and can offer assistance in English, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. Please go to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk site to find out the contact details for your region.
If you are a government, commercial, or enterprise user, please contact the enterprise Disability Answer Desk.
