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Google Docs Add-ons Menu With Screen Reader

by | May 15, 2024 | Google Docs | 0 comments

Overview

The “Add-ons” menu in Google Docs is a feature that allows users to extend the functionality of Google Docs by integrating additional tools and services. Here’s an overview:

  1. Accessing the Add-ons Menu: You can find the “Add-ons” menu at the top of the Google Docs interface. It’s situated between the “Tools” and “Help” menus. Clicking on it reveals a dropdown menu with various options.
  2. Installing Add-ons: The “Get add-ons” option within the Add-ons menu allows users to browse and install add-ons from the G Suite Marketplace. These add-ons can range from productivity tools to document management utilities, enhancing the capabilities of Google Docs.
  3. Managing Add-ons: Once installed, the Add-ons menu provides options to manage the installed add-ons. Users can view installed add-ons, disable them, or even uninstall them if they’re no longer needed.
  4. Using Add-ons: Installed add-ons integrate seamlessly into the Google Docs interface, typically adding additional features accessible through the Add-ons menu or via sidebar panels. These features can include things like language translation, document formatting tools, citation generators, and more.
  5. Developing Add-ons: For developers, Google provides resources and documentation for creating custom add-ons to extend Google Docs functionality. These can be shared publicly on the G Suite Marketplace for other users to discover and install.

Navigation In Add-ons Menu Using Screen Reader

Here’s a general guide on how to manage and use Google Workspace Add-ons and extensions with a screen reader:

  1. Open Google Docs:
    • Launch your web browser and go to Google Docs (docs.google.com).
    • Sign in to your Google account if you’re not already signed in.
  2. Create or Open a Document:
    • Create a new document or open an existing one.
  3. Access the Add-ons Menu:
    • In Google Docs, you typically access extensions and add-ons through the “Add-ons” menu. To navigate to the Add-ons menu, press the Alt key or equivalent key combination for your screen reader to activate the menu bar.
  4. Navigate to the Add-ons Menu:
    • Use your screen reader’s navigation keys (e.g., arrow keys) to move through the menu options. Navigate to the “Add-ons” menu.
  5. Open the Add-ons Menu:
    • Once you’ve reached the “Add-ons” menu, press the appropriate key to open it (e.g., Enter or a screen reader-specific key).
  6. Browse and Manage Add-ons:
    • Inside the Add-ons menu, you can browse and manage the add-ons/extensions you have installed or explore available extensions in the Google Workspace Marketplace.
  7. Install an Add-on:
    • If you want to install a new add-on, navigate to the option to browse or install add-ons from the marketplace. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and install the desired add-on.
  8. Use the Add-on:
    • Once an add-on is installed, you can typically access its functionality through the “Add-ons” menu. Navigate to the installed add-on, press Enter or the appropriate key to activate it, and follow the prompts provided by the add-on.
  9. Interact with the Add-on Interface:
    • The interface and interaction method with an add-on may vary depending on the specific add-on you’re using. Typically, a separate dialog or sidebar will open where you can interact with the add-on’s features. Your screen reader should provide you with instructions on how to navigate and use this interface.
  10. Close the Add-on Interface:
    • To exit the add-on and return to your document, follow your screen reader’s commands to close the add-on’s interface.