You can use a screen reader with Google Contacts.
Screen readers that you can use
| Operating system | Screen reader | Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | NVDA or JAWS | Firefox |
| Mac | VoiceOver | Safari |
| Chrome OS | ChromeVox | Google Chrome |
Keyboard shortcuts
For the following shortcuts to work, your screen reader should be switched to 'Focus mode' for NVDA or 'Forms mode' for JAWS. If you use VoiceOver or Chromevox, you don't need to use any special modes.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to Search box | / |
| Open list of keyboard shortcuts | ? |
| Go to next contact | J or → |
| Go to previous contact | K or ← |
| Select current contact | X |
| Select all contacts in a list | ⌘/Ctrl+A |
| Open contact details | Enter |
| Merge selected contacts | M |
| Save edits to a contact | ⌘/Ctrl+Enter |
Navigate Google Contacts
Google Contacts includes 5 main sections:
- Google bar
- Search box
- Navigation list
- List of contacts
- Contact details
The Google bar provides links and pop-up menus related to your Google Account, such as other Google applications, account notifications and the link to sign out of your account.
Links & menus in the Google bar
- Apps: Opens to let you navigate to other Google applications.
- Unread notifications: Shows notifications from your Google+ account. If you use Google+ and you have Google+ notifications, you can read them here.
- Account: Lets you sign out, add an account, manage your account or see Google's Privacy Policy. If you use Google+, the menu also has a link to your Google+ profile.
To move focus to the Search box, where you can search your contacts, press /.
The navigation list controls which contacts appear in the main view, and it includes links to other tools and resources.
Options in the navigation list
- All contacts
- Frequently contacted
- Duplicates: Review and merge duplicate contacts in your account
- Labels: Organise your contacts into groups
- More: Explore other options, such as Import, Export and Print
- Settings
- Help & feedback
The main contacts view includes a list of your contacts.
To view or edit the details for a contact, press Enter.
To return to the contacts list, press Escape.