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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 11, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Use Accessibility Features on Any Device

    Every major device has built-in tools for vision, hearing, and motor accessibility.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Essential Skills
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    accessibility
    vision
    hearing
    all-devices

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Find accessibility settings
    2. 2.Increase text size
    3. 3.Use screen readers
    4. 4.Enable captions
    5. 5.Use voice control
    1

    Find accessibility settings

    ~15s
    iPhone: SettingsAccessibility. Mac: System SettingsAccessibility. Windows: SettingsAccessibility.
    2

    Increase text size

    ~15s
    All devices let you increase system-wide font size for easier reading.
    3

    Use screen readers

    ~15s
    VoiceOver (Apple), TalkBack (Android), Narrator (Windows) read screen content aloud.
    4

    Enable captions

    ~15s
    Turn on live captions or closed captions for videos and calls on all major platforms.
    5

    Use voice control

    ~15s
    Control your device entirely with your voice — available on iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android.

    Quick Tip

    For detailed iPhone accessibility features, visit support.apple.com/en-us/guide/iphone/iph3e2e1fb0/ios. For Android, visit support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006972 — both are free official guides.

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