Jecpa09
Level 1 (4 points)
Accessibility

Q: Can't close Safari pages when voice over is turned on

is there a way to close a Safari page when voice over is on.?  I.m using iOS 8 on an iPad and iPhone 5S. Clicking on the x in the upper left corner does not close the page. I have to turn VO off to close pages. As I am blind this means I have to have someone do it for me

iPad 2, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on May 22, 2016 1:36 PM

by AJ397,Apple recommended
AJ397 AJ397
Level 5 (6,244 points)
Accessibility
A:

Yes, there is a way to close tabs in Safari with VoiceOver on.

  1. Double tap the pages button in Safari
  2. Find and tap on the tab you want to close
  3. Swipe up or down with one finger on the screen until you hear "close tab"
  4. Double tap to close the tab

* If the above does not work at any time, you can tap on the tab and then change the rotor to actions to close tabs.

 

-AJ

Posted on May 23, 2016 9:29 AM

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  • by AJ397,Apple recommended

    AJ397 AJ397 May 23, 2016 9:29 AM in response to Jecpa09
    Level 5 (6,244 points)
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    May 23, 2016 9:29 AM in response to Jecpa09

    Yes, there is a way to close tabs in Safari with VoiceOver on.

    1. Double tap the pages button in Safari
    2. Find and tap on the tab you want to close
    3. Swipe up or down with one finger on the screen until you hear "close tab"
    4. Double tap to close the tab

    * If the above does not work at any time, you can tap on the tab and then change the rotor to actions to close tabs.

     

    -AJ