macOS VoiceOver在Chrome/Firefox中导航异常问题咨询

Hey there, let’s tackle this frustrating VoiceOver problem you’re dealing with. It’s weird that Safari works fine but Chrome/Firefox are misbehaving—especially since you only adjusted the speaking rate. Here are some targeted fixes to try:

Quick Checks First #

• Double-check that Full Keyboard Access is set to "All Controls" (System Preferences > Accessibility > Keyboard). This ensures Tab navigation works across all elements, which can get messed up after system upgrades.
• Verify Chrome and Firefox are listed in Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility (and checked). macOS sometimes resets these permissions after major updates like Mojave.

Fix 1: Reset VoiceOver Preferences #

Even though you only changed the speaking rate, hidden preference glitches can creep in. Here’s how to reset:

1. Open VoiceOver Utility (use VO + F8 or go to System Preferences > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Open VoiceOver Utility).
2. Go to File > Reset Preferences and confirm the action.
3. Restart VoiceOver (VO + F5 twice) and test again.

Fix 2: Reset Browser Accessibility Settings #

For Chrome: #

• Type chrome://settings/accessibility into the address bar.
• Scroll to the bottom and click Reset to default settings. This wipes any custom accessibility tweaks that might be conflicting with VoiceOver.

For Firefox: #

• Type about:config into the address bar and accept the warning.
• Search for accessibility in the search bar.
• Right-click each accessibility-related preference and select Reset (or use the "Reset All" button if available). Alternatively, you can reset Firefox entirely (back up bookmarks first!) via Help > Troubleshooting Information > Refresh Firefox.

Fix 3: Reinstall VoiceOver Voices #

Sometimes system upgrades corrupt voice files, which can cause odd behavior like the "Chrome has a new window." message:

1. Open VoiceOver Utility > Speech tab.
2. Select your current voice, click Delete, then re-download and install it from the list.
3. Restart VoiceOver and check if the extra message goes away.

Fix 4: Rule Out Third-Party Tool Conflicts #

Apps like Alfred, BetterTouchTool, or window managers can interfere with VoiceOver’s input handling. Try quitting all such tools temporarily, then test Chrome/Firefox again. If the problem goes away, you’ll need to adjust the conflicting app’s settings to avoid clashing with VoiceOver.

Last Resort: Update/Browser Reinstall #

• Make sure Chrome and Firefox are on the latest version—developers often patch accessibility bugs post-system updates.
• If all else fails, uninstall Chrome/Firefox completely (use an app cleaner to remove leftover files), then reinstall fresh.

If none of these work, it’s likely a compatibility quirk between macOS Mojave and the Chromium/Firefox engines. Keeping an eye on browser updates or waiting for a macOS patch might be the final fix.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者sandrina-p