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How do I stop Orca Screen Reader?

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I accidentally opened Orca Screen Reader from the Dash when I was trying to open Screenshot. Now everything I type or click on is spoken out loud.

How do I make it stop?

For reference, here is a screenshot of Orca Screen Reader running:

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answered 1 Year ago sator · Accepted Answer

Keyboard Shortcut

Alt+Super+S also works to turn Orca off (or on).

Ubuntu 18.04+ : Configure the Keyboard Shortcut

In Ubuntu 18.04+, this keyboard shortcut is configured as follows...

Open "System Settings"

Select "Keyboard Shortcuts" in the left panel

Scroll to the "Universal Access" section in the right panel

Click "Turn screen reader on or off"

In the pop-up dialog, enter a new key combination to toggle Orca on or off

Configure Keyboard Shortcut in Ubuntu 18.04+

Ubuntu 18.04+ : Turn Off Orca using the GUI

You can also turn off Orca using the GUI. In Ubuntu 18.04+, the steps are...

Open "System Settings"

Select "Universal Access" in the left panel

Scroll to the "Seeing" section in the right panel

Click "Screen Reader

In the pop-up dialog, slide the toggle to the left to turn off Orca

Turn off Orca using the GUI in Ubuntu 18.04+

Ubuntu 14.04 : Configure the Keyboard Shortcut

In Ubuntu 14.04, this keyboard shortcut is configured as follows...

Open "System Settings"

Select "Keyboard"

Select "Shortcuts" tab

In the left panel, select "Universal Access"

In the right panel, select "Turn screen reader on or off"

Enter a new key combination to toggle Orca on or off.

Configure Keyboard Shortcut in Ubuntu 14.04