FHC- Using Facebook with Screen Readers and Other Assistive Technology

Facebook is committed to providing a great experience for all of its users. Learn about the built-in tools and technologies that help people with disabilities get the most out of Facebook. 

How do I submit a comment while using assistive technology or a virtual keyboard?

To submit a comment, you must make an 'enter' key press into your operating system. If your virtual keyboard or assistive technology has changed the gener...

How do I register with Facebook using a screen reader?

Facebook provides an audio captcha alternative to the written captcha, allowing a screen reading user to register with the site. Click the link an audio c...

Do you provide a HTML only version of the site?

Yes, Facebook's mobile version of the site is HTML only and is compatible with Internet Explorer 7 (and above) and other supported browsers, like Firefox...

How can I report a problem with the assistive technology (i.e. screen reader) I'm using?

If you are experiencing a problem with a piece of assistive software or hardware on Facebook, please click here to submit a report. When you submit a rep...

How do I increase/decrease the font/text sizes on Facebook?

You can increase font/text sizes for Facebook from within most browsers: Hold the Ctrl or Cmd key and press the minus (-) key to reduce sizeHold the Ctrl...

How do I use Facebook Chat with a screen reader?

At this time, Facebook Chat uses dynamic web content that may cause problems with some screen readers. We are working to resolve these problems. As an alt...

How do I make sure that my photos are accessible to assistive technology (i.e., screen readers for blind users)?

The best way for you to ensure that images are accessible for everyone is to include a caption with your images. The caption will allow you to briefly des...

Do you provide navigational shortcut keys for the main pages on the site?

We do provide shortcuts on Facebook for keyboard-only users. If you experience any problems with the feature, please email our accessibility team here. Th...

Are there any shortcut keys for chat?

Chat has a few shortcut keys for keyboard users:ESC- Closes the current chat window Shift+Down - Hides the current chat window if no text is entered TAB -...