Why does apps say i am using screen reader?

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Why does apps say i am using screen reader?

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Every app detects that I am using a screen reader, although I am not

Hello everyone,

Every app detects that I am using a screen reader, although I am not. I am running macOS Monterey 12.0.1, and I also have an M1 MacBook Pro, which never had this issue.

How to fix it?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Dec 30, 2021 12:36 AM

I have seen this same prompt pop up from time to time, most recently with Discord. I checked all my settings, and screen reader isn't enabled anywhere within my accessibility options. How do I disable this function? Does anyone know of Apps that inherently have screen reader capabilities or mimics it?

macOS Ventura 13.0.1 (22A400)

iMac 27″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Dec 19, 2022 12:36 PM

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ASTRO24

Community Specialist

Dec 21, 2022 9:02 AM in response to IntrovertedLifestyle

Hi IntrovertedLifestyle,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.

It sounds like you're seeing a message that says your computer is using VoiceOver when using various apps. Check in System Settings for Speak Selection enabled and VoiceOver.

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Accessibility in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)

2. Click Spoken Content on the right.

3. Turn off “Speak selection.”

Have your Mac speak text that’s on the screen

Turn VoiceOver on or off on Mac

*Press Command-F5. If VoiceOver is on, pressing the keys turns it off.

*Use Siri. Say something like: “Turn VoiceOver on” or “Turn VoiceOver off.” Learn how to use Siri.

*If your Mac or Magic Keyboard has Touch ID, press and hold the Command key while you quickly press Touch ID three times.

*Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Accessibility in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down). Click VoiceOver on the right, then turn VoiceOver on or off.

Turn VoiceOver on or off on Mac

Regards.

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Owl-53

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Dec 27, 2022 7:03 AM in response to IntrovertedLifestyle

It begs the question.

What exact version of Ventura is installed on this computer

User Profiles are not always accurate but your question has the by-line iMac 27″, macOS 13.0

Accurate ?

Current stable Version is Ventura 13.1

Two links below worthy of the user attention if not already using Ventura 13.1

Keep your Mac up to date

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.1 - Apple Support (CA)

Otherwise >>

1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.

2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading

3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?

4 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.

5 - Still this issue - post back for additional suggestions

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Answer 3

Jmanna13

Community Specialist

Dec 27, 2022 6:23 AM in response to IntrovertedLifestyle

We appreciate you reaching back out with that information, IntrovertedLifestyle. As the issue remains, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple Support, to look into this further: Contact Apple Support

Regards.

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Answer 4

Dec 26, 2022 9:29 PM in response to ASTRO24

I appreciate the response; however, that is not the issue. It was a suggestion posted last time this topic was discussed, but it did not fix the problem then or now. VoiceOver is not on, nor are any of the other accessibility features. All I know is that some apps detect that I am using a screen reader, which is not the case.

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