But this brings me back to my original question. If I press VO +A to do a read all I just can not get the control key to work properly. I press it and VoiceOver will stop for about two seconds and then start up again. Now I am pressing the caps lock key +A to do the read all. I Might try control option+A to do the read all and then see if the control silence key works as it should.
> On 5/05/2020, at 06:37, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > When the ctrl key does not work, this is because the VO buffer is busy and > the normal ctrl key action is not registered. I just press the Caps-Lock key > and VO instantly quiets. The only problem with this method is that VO cannot > restart from where it left off after pressing this key, but it is stopped. > > Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On May 4, 2020, at 12:21 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> That has been my experience too, and I agree, it's very frustrating. >> Donna >> >>> On May 4, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Greg Wocher <gwoc...@gwocher.com >>> <mailto:gwoc...@gwocher.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> I notice that control does not work very often to silence speech. It does >>> not matter what voice I am using. Sometimes when I hit control it will even >>> start speaking in a different voice than the one I am using. It is one of >>> the most annoying frustrations I have with VoiceOver. >>> >>> Greg Wocher >>> >>> >>>> On May 4, 2020, at 11:27 AM, Patrick Ford <xplorer1...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:xplorer1...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, I am using Samantha and the control key does not work for silencing. I >>>> thought it was because I had updated to catalina. it used to work just >>>> fine but after catalina control key never worked again. >>>> patrick >>>> >>>>> On May 4, 2020, at 10:30 AM, Pete De Vasto <pdevasto0...@gmail.com >>>>> <mailto:pdevasto0...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Petrus, >>>>> >>>>> Out of curiosity, what voice are you currently using? I’m using Victoria, >>>>> one of the old-time voices that’s been with VO forever, and the control >>>>> key does exactly what I expect it to do. Have you tried switching to >>>>> either her, or maybe Samantha, just to see what happens? >>>>> >>>>> Pete De Vasto >>>>> >>>>>> On May 4, 2020, at 7:21 AM, Eric Caron <eric.caro...@gmail.com >>>>>> <mailto:eric.caro...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> It would be helpful if it worked. It would be a quick way to stop >>>>>> speech in all kinds of situations. Mostly when my wife wants to tell me >>>>>> something and the computer is talking so I can’t hear. But also when on >>>>>> a phone call, or when I want to silence a long unneeded computer ramble. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have learned to restart voice over or turn the volume down but the >>>>>> control key is faster and easier. And it has the advantage that a second >>>>>> press starts speech where it left off. >>>>>> >>>>>> I notice just now that if I close my lid and then reopen the control key >>>>>> feature no longer works. I have to restart Voice over. >>>>>> >>>>>> Unfortunately due to an active cat it is best if I shut my lid often. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ll pay attention to see what else triggers the failure. >>>>>> >>>>>> Eric Caron >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On May 4, 2020, at 9:16 AM, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se >>>>>>> <mailto:and...@pipkrokodil.se>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi! >>>>>>> It seems to do so on my computer using all english speaking voices but >>>>>>> not when i use my swedish voice. >>>>>>> Not sure why but thats how it is here. >>>>>>> /A >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 4 maj 2020 kl. 02:57 skrev Petrus Tuerlings <petrus.t...@gmail.com >>>>>>>> <mailto:petrus.t...@gmail.com>>: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>> I know this was discussed a few weeks back but can’t remember if there >>>>>>>> was a solution? >>>>>>>> If I use the VO+A to read all on an open email and I press the control >>>>>>>> key to shut Voiceover up because my wife is talking to me, it will >>>>>>>> shut up for about five seconds and then carry on reading. No matter >>>>>>>> how many times I press the control key VoiceOver will start reading >>>>>>>> again after five seconds or so. So I just end up slamming the lid down >>>>>>>> just to keep it quiet. Suppose I could mute VoiceOver but I thought >>>>>>>> the control key was the way to do it. >>>>>>>> Sent from Petrus' MacBook >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>>>>>>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >>>>>>>> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>>>>>>> itself. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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