How to edit a Google Calendar, Keep and Tasks with a screen reader

How to Use Google Calendar, Keep & Tasks with A Screen Reader

You can use Google Calendar, Keep, and Tasks in a side panel while using Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The tools in the side panel are collapsed, by default. To go to the side panel and expand one of the tools, follow these steps:

1. Turn on the Accessibility Settings, press Control + Alt + z (on Windows) or ⌘ + Option + z (on Mac)
2. To go to the side panel, use these shortcuts:
   • Windows: Ctrl + Alt + . (period) or Ctrl + Alt + , (comma)
   • Chromebook: Alt + Shift + . (period) or Alt + Shift + , (comma)
   • Mac: ⌘ + Option + . (period) or ⌘ + Option + , (comma)
3. In the side panel, press the up or down arrow to move through the list of tools: Calendar, Keep, and Tasks.
4. Press Enter to expand the tool that you want to use.
5. In the side panel, you can now do the following actions, without leaving your document:
   • Calendar: View your daily schedule, click events to edit them, create new events, and jump to upcoming events.
   • Keep: Create checklists and take notes.
   • Tasks: Add to-do's and deadlines.
6. To move back to your document while the side panel is open, use these shortcuts:
   • Windows: Ctrl + Alt + . (period) or Ctrl + Alt + , (comma)
   • Chromebook: Alt + Shift + . (period) or Alt + Shift + , (comma)
   • Mac: ⌘ + Option + . (period) or ⌘ + Option + , (comma)
7. To close the side panel, press Shift + Tab until you reach Close, then press Enter.

Learn more about how to use Calendar, Keep, and Tasks with Docs, Sheets, and Slides.