#Mac voice command how to#
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#Mac voice command software#

Note: If this does not work, it could be because someone else manages your computer settings (an IT department or administrator). When you have finished, click the Close (red) button in the top left corner of the System Preferences window. If you would like to hear a sound to confirm that Voice Control has recognised a command, tick the checkbox for Play sound when command is recognised. Play a sound when a command is recognised Suggested hints are only displayed if the checkbox for Show hints is ticked. When you say something that is similar to a voice command, for example, “Start Finder”, Voice Control briefly displays suggested commands you could try using instead. If you'd prefer to always show one of the overlays on the screen, select the drop-down menu for Overlays and choose your preferred option.

#Mac voice command how to#

See the How to use Number Overlays and How to use Grid Overlays sections for more information. You then speak a number to select the corresponding item or a grid square. To make navigating your device easier, you can ask Voice control to overlay numbers next to the items on the screen or display a grid with reference numbers. If you have more than one microphone attached to your device, choose the one you would like to use from the drop-down list for Microphone. To change this, select Language and choose from the options. Voice Control uses the language you selected when you set-up your computer.

In the right column, you can now customise the following settings:.When you have finished, select the Close (red) button in the top left corner of the System Preferences window.When you have finished adding new commands, select the Done button or say “ Click Done”.Perform – Choose the action to perform when using the new command.While using – Use the new command with any application or choose a specific application to use it with.When I say – Enter, or speak, the phrase you would like to use as the new command.On the next screen, select the + (add) button or say, “ Click add”.Select the Command button or say, “ Click Commands”.Open voice control preferences by saying “ Open Voice Control preferences”.You can create your own commands to use with Voice Control. Then say “ Click ”, then “ Bold that”.To show number overlays, say “ Show numbers”.Number Overlays let you interact with what is on screen by showing numbers next to clickable items, such a menus, buttons, and links. See the How to create your own Voice Control commands section, below, for more information. You can create your own voice commands.

#Mac voice command full#

Tip: To see the full list of commands that you can use with Voice Control, say “ Show Commands”.

You can control your computer by speaking commands such as.

To resume Voice Control, say “ Wake up” or select Wake on the button.

If you would like to pause Voice Control so that your computer stops listening for commands, say “ Go to sleep” or select Sleep on the button.

When you speak a command, the command will be shown above the microphone button.

When Voice Control is on, a floating microphone button will appear on screen.

When you have finished, click the Close (red) button in the top left corner of the System Preferences window.

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Your computer will now download the Voice Control software if it isn’t already installed.

In the right column, tick the checkbox for Enable Voice Control.

On the Accessibility screen, scroll down the left-column and select Voice Control.

On the System Preferences window, select the Accessibility icon.

Select System Preferences from the menu.

Select the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen.

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