When moving the insertion point by line, VoiceOver speaks each line as you move across it. When moving forward, the insertion point is placed at the beginning of the next line (except when you reach the last line of a paragraph, when the insertion point is moved to the end of the line just spoken). When moving backward, the insertion point is placed at the beginning of the line that’s spoken.

Delete a character: Select the , then double-tap or split-tap. You must do this even when touch typing. To delete multiple characters, touch and hold the Delete key, then tap the screen with another finger once for each character your want to delete. VoiceOver speaks the character as it’s deleted. If Use Pitch Change is turned on, VoiceOver speaks deleted characters in a lower pitch.

Select text: Set the rotor to Edit, flick up or down to choose Select or Select All, then double tap. If you chose Select, the word closest to the insertion point is selected when you double-tap. If you chose Select All, the entire text is selected.

Pinch apart or together to increase or decrease the selection.

Cut, copy, or paste: Make sure the rotor is set to edit. With text selected, flick up or down to choose Cut, Copy, or Paste, then double-tap.

Undo: Shake iPhone, flick left or right to choose the action to undo, then double-tap.

Enter an accented character: In standard typing mode, select the plain character, then double-tap and hold until you hear a sound indicating alternate characters have appeared. Drag left or right to select and hear the choices. Release your finger to enter the current selection.

Change the language you’re typing in: Set the rotor to Language, then flick up or down. Choose “default language” to use the language specified in International settings.

Note: The Language rotor appears only if you select more than one language in the VoiceOver Language Rotor setting. See “Setting Up VoiceOver” on page 231.

Controlling VoiceOver Using an Apple Wireless Keyboard

You can control VoiceOver using an Apple Wireless Keyboard paired with iPhone. See “Using an Apple Wireless Keyboard” on page 40.

The VoiceOver keyboard commands let you navigate the screen, select items, read screen contents, adjust the rotor, and perform other VoiceOver actions. All the keyboard commands (except one) include Control-Option, abbreviated in the table below as “VO.”

VoiceOver Help speaks keys or keyboard commands as you type them. You can use VoiceOver Help to learn the keyboard layout and the actions associated with key combinations.

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MC603C/A, MC609LL/A, MC606LL/A, MC678LL/A, MC603LL/A specifications

The Apple MD128LL/A, MC679LL/A, MC608LL/A, MD127LL/A, and MC605LL/A are renowned models from Apple's extensive lineup of devices, primarily comprising MacBook Pro and MacBook Air systems. Each of these models showcases Apple's commitment to innovation, reliability, and performance, catering to a broad range of users, from everyday consumers to professionals requiring high-powered computing.

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