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Using slack at work (self.Blind)

submitted by bokehblind

Does anyone know how to use slack on a Mac with their voiceover option? It only reads Mac notifications but doesn't read when I get a slack notification. It's frustrating because I need it for work.

Thanks everyone!

jage9 2 points 3y ago

I know the Windows app has improved dramatically over the past two years. Not as sure about Mac, though @SlackHQ is active on Twitter and has responded to accessibility questions in the past.

cyclops32 1 points 3y ago

Agreed. The slack app on windows is very accessible. It's more of a web app, but still accessible

Marconius 2 points 3y ago

I gave up and haven't used the desktop version of Slack in a while. I may check it out again, but ultimately at work I use Slack primarily on my iPhone. Has worked great for the most part.

lhamil64 1 points 3y ago

On the Windows version, there are notification settings that let you choose the type of notification (built in Windows notifications vs custom slack ones), are there similar settings on the Mac version? Also, try loading your workspace on the web version, it may be more accessible (https://slack.com/signin)

bokehblind [OP] 1 points 3y ago

I unfortunately need to use it on my Mac as I have to copy and open links that only work on my Mac (i work for an ecommerce company and we help merchants with their sites)

AndAdapt 1 points 3y ago

At a push could you copy from the phone to Mac? I do that all the time between iPad and Mac

AndAdapt 1 points 3y ago

Agree with the other poster. Works far better on mobile. Use it on my iPad

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