Using talkback context menus, Changing the talkback reading speed – HTC One M8 User Manual

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Using TalkBack context menus

TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack
controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures.

1. Turn TalkBack on.

2. Do one of the following:

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To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right
in one continuous movement.

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To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right
in one continuous movement.

If you already changed the TalkBack shortcut gestures, check your TalkBack
settings for the appropriate gesture.

3. Press and hold anywhere on the screen.

4. Drag your finger around the screen to explore the options.

To cancel an action, drag your finger to your starting position.

Changing the TalkBack reading speed

The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding
TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on.

1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility.

2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Speech rate.

3. Select a speech rate.

You can test the speech rate by tapping Listen to an example.

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