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Android
Configure TalkBack / Screen Reader Settings

2026-10-15 03:16:31.933

Android
Configure TalkBack / Screen Reader Settings

Personalize the spoken feedback on your Android™ device. Quickly configure Google™ TalkBack settings to control speech rate, volume, and reading options for a tailored screen reader experience.

Before you begin

If Google Voice™ is turned on, you can ask Google Assistant™ to turn TalkBack on or off.
When TalkBack is on, use the two-finger swipe gesture to navigate / scroll, tap once to highlight then double tap to select.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Accessibility
    .
  3. If needed, tap
    Installed Services
    ,
    Vision
     or
    Screen reader
    .
  4. If needed, tap
    TalkBack
    .
    TalkBack may be called 'Voice Assistant' on some devices.
  5. Tap
    Settings
    .
  6. Configure the following TalkBack settings (if available) as preferred:
    • Speech volume
    • Text to speech settings: Adjust the sliders to modify speech rate and pitch.
    • Verbosity
      • Choose a preset
      • Keyboard echo
      • Speak usage hints
      • Speak list and grid information
      • Speak element type
      • Speak phonetic letters
      • Use pitch changes
      • Speak when screen is off
      • Item description order
    • Use proximity sensor: Tap the
      switch
       to turn on or off.
    • Shake to start continuous reading:
      • Disabled
      • Very light
      • Light
      • Medium
      • Hard
      • Very hard
Turn TalkBack / Screen Reader On or Off