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Arthritis / Limited Dexterity Settings on Mac / MacBook

macOS includes features to make computer use more comfortable with limited hand mobility.

Settings to Turn On

  1. 1

    Voice Control

    System Settings → Accessibility → Voice Control → turn ON

    Control your Mac entirely by voice.

  2. 2

    Dictation

    System Settings → Keyboard → Dictation → turn ON. Press Fn Fn to start dictating.

    Speak instead of typing.

  3. 3

    Sticky Keys

    System Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard → Sticky Keys → turn ON

    Press modifier keys sequentially instead of simultaneously.

  4. 4

    Slow Keys

    System Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard → Slow Keys → turn ON

    Requires keys to be held longer, preventing accidental presses.

  5. 5

    Pointer Size

    System Settings → Accessibility → Display → Pointer Size → increase

    Makes the cursor larger and easier to position.

Helpful Tip

macOS Voice Control is very powerful. Say "show grid" to overlay a numbered grid, then say the grid number to click precisely.

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