This is needed because Macs do not typically have an “Insert” key which is the prefix for many NVDA commands. If you are going to be using Windows screen readers a lot on your Mac, this is probably the best option. Configure NVDA to use “Laptop” keyboard layout in the NVDA menu (NVDA+n) => Preferences => Keyboard Settings since the desktop layout relies on many keys which do not exist on a standard Mac keyboard. Learn more, Testing the Windows screenreader NVDA on a Mac. One option to remap an unused key to the missing insert key is by using an open source program called SharpKeys. Make sure you pick the version that matches your Mac operating system. Next, go to the 'Simple Modifications' tab to map an unused key to the insert key. GhostReader is a Mac program that can read texts for you and play them through your sound output devices. Sim Daltonism is a Mac tool designed for users who wish to see what is it like dealing with color blindness. When testing, you may want to try different browsers and in particular Firefox which has historically been the best supported browser by NVDA. Use an external keyboard that has an insert key. Using Windows Screen Readers on a Mac It is possible to test Windows screen reader accessibility on a Mac, in a virtual machine such as Parallels, VMWare, or Apple Bootcamp, but you will need a hardware or software workaround to make up for the lack of an Insert key on the Mac, because the Insert key is the main default modifier key used by screen readers on Windows. You can use one of these NVDA for Mac alternatives which were thoughtfully chosen by our editors and user community. We are the creators of NVDA, a free, open source, globally accessible screen reader for the blind and vision impaired. While the program is running, go to System Preferences => Security and Privacy. It also displays the text stanza by stanza in other words, by parts.
This option is more expensive, but also more reliable. Open up your virtual machine and test out your new insert key.
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