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Google Workspace Applications
Google Workspace Applications
Google Workspace's easy-to-use applications – including Docs, Slides, and Sheets – help students learn and work together, with features that can be adjusted to support different learning needs. These tools include built-in accessibility features designed to support all learners, including those with diverse needs. This page highlights key accessibility options available in Google Workspace to help your child succeed.
Speech-to-Text in Google Docs and Google Slides
Speech-to-Text in Google Docs and Google Slides
How to Use Voice Typing in Google Docs
How to Use Voice Typing in Google Docs
Check that your microphone works.
Open a document in Google Docs in a supported browser.
Click Tools > Voice typing. A microphone box appears.
4. When you're ready to speak, click the microphone.
How to Use Voice Typing in Google Slides
How to Use Voice Typing in Google Slides
Check that your microphone works.
In a Chrome browser, open a presentation in Google Slides.
Click Tools > Voice type speaker notes.
The speaker notes open and a microphone box shows.
Accessibility Extensions with Google Chrome
Accessibility Extensions with Google Chrome
Please note that Chrome extensions are only available on desktops, laptops, and Chromebooks. Chrome extensions are not available on tablets (including iPads) and mobile devices.
The Read Aloud extension uses text-to-speech (TTS) to read webpage content aloud with one click, supporting 40+ languages.
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Manage Captions and Translations in Chrome
Manage Captions and Translations in Chrome
How to Turn Live Translate On or Off
How to Turn Live Translate On or Off
You can send captions to Google to automatically translate them.
In Windows or Mac:
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, select the three vertical dots > Settings > Accessibility.
Turn Live Translate on or off.
If you want to get Live Translate in a language other than English:
Next to “Translate to,” select down arrow ⬇️ > your preferred language.
How to Manage Your Captions
How to Manage Your Captions
You can customize your captions for Live Caption in Chrome to make them easier to read. You can:
Collapse and expand captions with the arrow in the Live Caption bubble.
Select the captions to move them to your preferred place on your browser.
You can adjust your caption font, size, and color.
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Additional Resources
Additional Resources
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