The Challenge
Your task is to visit any website of your choice and attempt to navigate it using only voice commands.
Steps to Complete:
Pick a website you use often, such as your own, a news site, or an online store.
Turn on voice control software:
- Windows: Enable Voice Access in Accessibility settings or use Dragon NaturallySpeaking (if available).
- Mac: Enable Voice Control in System Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control.
- iPhone/iPad: Enable Voice Control in Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control.
- Android: Enable Voice Access in Settings > Accessibility > Voice Access.
Use these voice commands to navigate. Note: Commands may vary depending on your voice control software.
Basic Navigation Commands (General)
- Move to the next item: "Next" or "Move forward"
- Move to the previous item: "Previous" or "Move backward"
- Click a link or button: "Click [link name]" or "Click button"
- Scroll the page: "Scroll down" or "Scroll up"
- Go back to the previous page: "Go back"
Voice Control Commands by System
Windows Voice Access (Windows 11)
- Open a website: "Open [website name]"
- Click a link: "Click [link name]"
- Scroll down: "Scroll down"
- Show numbers for clickable elements: "Show numbers"
- Select text: "Select [text]"
Mac Voice Control
- Click a button or link: "Click [button name]"
- Scroll: "Scroll down" / "Scroll up"
- Open a website: "Open Safari" / "Go to [website]"
- Show numbers on screen: "Show numbers"
- Move to the next heading: "Move to next heading"
iPhone/iPad Voice Control
- Tap a button: "Tap [button name]"
- Scroll: "Swipe up" / "Swipe down"
- Open a website: "Open Safari" / "Go to [website]"
- Show numbers on screen: "Show numbers"
- Activate a link: "Tap [link name]"
Android Voice Access
- Open a website: "Open Chrome" / "Go to [website]"
- Click a button: "Tap [button name]"
- Scroll: "Scroll down" / "Scroll up"
- Show numbers on screen: "Show numbers"
- Navigate to the next section: "Next" / "Previous"
Try Navigating a Website Using Only Your Voice
- Attempt to open a website and interact with links and buttons.
- Try filling out a form using voice commands.
- Check if you can scroll smoothly and access all key features.
Reflection Questions
- Could you complete tasks using only your voice?
- Were all interactive elements accessible through voice commands?Did any buttons or links fail to respond?
- Did you need to use a workaround to navigate?
- Would a person relying on voice control be able to use this site independently?
Support my work in accessibility
Creating accessible content takes time, care, and deep testing — and I love every minute of it. From writing blog posts to doing live audits and building checklists, everything I create is designed to make the digital world more inclusive.If something here helped you — whether it saved you time, taught you something new, or gave you insight into accessibility — consider supporting my work.
You can buy me a coffee to help keep this platform going strong:
Buy Me a Coffee
Every coffee goes toward:
- Creating new articles with accessibility tips, tools, and testing methods
- Covering hosting, software, and assistive tech costs
- Supporting free education for designers, developers, and testers
- Making a meaningful difference for people living with disabilities
Thanks for being part of this mission to build a more accessible web — one page at a time.