How to Change the Switch Control Scanning Style on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Tap General., Tap Accessibility. , Scroll to the third section of menu options and tap Switch Control. , Tap Scanning Style. , Tap on a Scanning Style.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
The Settings icon has gray cogs on it, and it's typically found on one of your home screens or within a folder called "Utilities." -
Step 2: Tap General.
It's the icon with the white cog on it at the top of the third section of menu options. ,,,, The Scanning Style you select will affect the way your cursor moves around the screen and how you activate buttons.
Auto Scanning is the default style.
When using this style, the cursor moves around the screen automatically at predetermined intervals.
Manual Scanning requires you to use a switch in order to move your cursor, then use the switch again to activate buttons.
Single Switch Step Scanning requires you to use a switch in order to move your cursor around the screen, but if you don't take further action within the allotted time, the button that your cursor is on is automatically selected. -
Step 3: Tap Accessibility.
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Step 4: Scroll to the third section of menu options and tap Switch Control.
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Step 5: Tap Scanning Style.
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Step 6: Tap on a Scanning Style.
Detailed Guide
The Settings icon has gray cogs on it, and it's typically found on one of your home screens or within a folder called "Utilities."
It's the icon with the white cog on it at the top of the third section of menu options. ,,,, The Scanning Style you select will affect the way your cursor moves around the screen and how you activate buttons.
Auto Scanning is the default style.
When using this style, the cursor moves around the screen automatically at predetermined intervals.
Manual Scanning requires you to use a switch in order to move your cursor, then use the switch again to activate buttons.
Single Switch Step Scanning requires you to use a switch in order to move your cursor around the screen, but if you don't take further action within the allotted time, the button that your cursor is on is automatically selected.
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