๐งโ๐ฆฏ๐ฒโ How to Customize TalkBack Gesture: Triple Tap and Hold with 3 Fingers ๐๏ธ๐ ๏ธ๐
The โTriple Tap and Hold with 3 Fingersโ gesture in TalkBack can be customized to perform useful actions, improving accessibility and navigation for users with visual impairments. This guide walks you through how to change its function quickly and easily.
Steps to Customize Triple Tap and Hold with 3 Fingers in TalkBack:
Turn On TalkBack:
Open Settings on your Android device.
Navigate to Accessibility.
Select TalkBack and toggle it on if itโs not already active.
Open TalkBack Settings:
Use two fingers to scroll while TalkBack is on.
Access the TalkBack menu by swiping down then right in one motion (like an โLโ shape).
Tap on TalkBack Settings.
Go to Customize Gestures:
In TalkBack Settings, choose Customize Gestures.
Find the gesture labeled Triple Tap and Hold with 3 Fingers.
Tap it to bring up the list of available actions.
Assign a New Action:
Choose the action you want this gesture to perform, such as Read from next item, Open notifications, or Pause feedback.
Once selected, it will be saved automatically.
Test the New Gesture:
Perform a triple tap and hold with three fingers anywhere on the screen.
Confirm that it triggers the new assigned action correctly.
Important Notes:
This gesture may require practice for reliable use.
Itโs useful for assigning high-frequency actions like pausing speech or opening menus.
You can return to Customize Gestures at any time to reassign or fine-tune your preferences.
Now your TalkBack gesture is set up just the way you like it for easier, faster access!