How to enable Accessibility Features on a Nexus 7 Tablet

Description: This article describes how to enable accessibility features, i.e. for those that have a visual disability, on your Google Nexus 7 tablet.

  1. Touch the App Viewer icon while at one of the home screens on your desktop.
    Nexus 7 Desktop, Apps Icon
  2. If Settings is not available on this page, swipe from right-to-left to reveal more apps. Tap on the Settings icon.
    Nexus 7 Apps, Settings
  3. Tap the Accessibility icon.
    Nexus 7 Settings, Accessibility
  4. The Google Nexus 7 tablet has several accessibility features built-in. Tap on a feature to enable or disable it:
    • TalkBack: TalkBack is a built in screen reader for those that blind or severely visually impaired. It will read the content of your screen out loud. Using TalkBack, you can explore the screen with a single finger and double-tap to open apps, menus, and more.
    • Large text: This feature will increase the text size by approximately 50%.
    • peak Passwords: Passwords will be spoken out loud.
    • Enhance web accessibility: Google states that his feature allows you to have ChromeVox provide spoken feedback as you browse and interact with web sites and apps.
      Nexus 7 Accessibility Settings Options

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