Use the built-in screen reader – Chromebook Help

Chromebooks have a built-in screen reader called ChromeVox, which enables people with visual impairments to use the Chrome operating system.

Turn screen reader on or off

You can turn ChromeVox on or off from any page by pressing Ctrl + Alt + z.

On tablets: Press and hold the Volume down + Volume up buttons for 5 seconds. While holding the buttons, you’ll hear a sound to indicate it’s working. Keep holding the buttons, then ChromeVox will start speaking.

Read a page

Tip: To hear a description of your cursor’s current position on a page, press Search + k. Or press Launcher + k.

Choose text with your cursor

You can have ChromeVox read the text under your cursor.

Move to different tabs and windows

Open a new window
Ctrl + n

Open a new window in Incognito mode
Shift + Ctrl + n

Open a new tab
Ctrl + t

Open a file in the browser
Ctrl + o

Close the current tab
Ctrl + w