AT: Flexibility to study your way
Voice Control (Mac)
Voice Control has the ability to type what you speak. It also provides a way of engaging with your computer using voice commands, reducing the need for physical interaction.
To get the most out of this software make use of the materials below.
Platform Compatibility
Voice Control is built into the Operating System of various Apple products, including their desktop and laptop computers, iPads and iPhones.
Quick Reference Guides
Refer to the Voice Control support sheet (DOCX, 479.61 KB) (opens in a new window) for easy access to common voice commands. You can edit the document to contain commands you regularly use and print it so it's available as a quick reference guide when you need it most.
Getting Started
Mac users
Use the videos below or visit Apple's Voice Control user manual for Mac (opens in a new window) for instructions on how to set up and start using Voice Control on your computer.
iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users
Use the videos below or visit Apple's Voice Control user manual for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch (opens in a new window) for instructions on how to use voice commands on these devices.
How to use Voice Control:
How to set up custom voice commands:
How to dictate and edit text:
Accuracy Training
Use Voice Control regularly to improve how accurately it works for you.
Need Help?
- Check out the range of support videos that answer common questions (opens in a new window) published by Apple Support.
- Ask our AT Specialists about the possibility of an Individual Support Session.
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