How to configure accessibility preferences in Brave.

Introduction

This article explains how to configure accessibility preferences in the Brave browser. Accessibility settings help users with visual, motor or cognitive challenges to browse the web more comfortably. Brave is built on Chromium, so many of its accessibility options mirror those found in Chrome, with additional privacy- and performance-focused features. Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for both desktop and mobile versions, detailed descriptions of each option, and guidance on extending accessibility using extensions.

Accessing Accessibility Settings in Brave

Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)

On desktop platforms, Brave’s accessibility features reside within its main settings page. To access them:

• Click the Brave menu icon (three horizontal lines or dots) in the top-right corner.
• Select Settings from the dropdown.
• In the left sidebar, click Appearance or enter accessibility in the search box at the top.
• Scroll to the Accessibility section to view available options.

Android

On Android devices, Brave integrates several system and browser-specific accessibility controls:

• Open the Brave menu (three dots) in the bottom or top corner.
• Tap Settings, then scroll down to Accessibility.
• Adjust preferences such as Force enable zoom or Text scaling.

iOS

On iPhone or iPad, Brave leverages iOS’s built-in accessibility. To review available features:

• Open Settings in Brave.
• Scroll to Accessibility. Here you can enable Reader Mode on eligible pages and adjust Minimum Font Size.
• For more options like VoiceOver or display accommodations, use the devices Settings gt Accessibility menu.

Configuring Key Accessibility Preferences

Text Scaling and Font Customization

Adjusting text size can greatly improve readability, especially for users with low vision.

• Desktop: Under Settings gt Appearance gt Font size, choose from Very Small to Very Large.
• Android: In Settings gt Accessibility, use Text scaling to increase the size of web page text without affecting interface elements.
• iOS: Select Minimum Font Size in Brave Settings gt Accessibility or use the system’s Display Text Size controls.

Page Zoom and Layout

Page zoom alters the entire content layout, not just text. This is useful for complex pages where images and controls are too small.

• Desktop: Settings gt Appearance gt Page Zoom. Set a default zoom level for all sites or customize per-site by clicking the padlock icon in the address bar.
• Android/iOS: Enable Force enable zoom to allow zooming even on sites that disable it via meta tags.

Dark Mode and High Contrast

High-contrast and dark themes reduce glare and improve focus for many users.

• Desktop: In Settings gt Appearance, enable Dark theme or Force Dark Mode for Web Contents to invert colors on all pages.
• Mobile: Toggle Dark Mode in Brave Settings or rely on the system’s dark theme (Android/iOS) to affect the browser.

Caret Browsing

Caret browsing lets you navigate text on a page using the keyboard cursor, similar to a word processor.

• Desktop: Press F7 (or fn F7 on some laptops). A dialog will confirm enabling Caret Browsing. You can then move with arrow keys.
• Tip: To disable, press F7 again or toggle via Accessibility settings if available.

Captions and Media Controls

For videos, enabling captions or subtitles is essential for Deaf or hard-of-hearing users.

• Most streaming services provide their own caption controls in the video player UI.
• Brave itself does not override those controls, but you can use extensions (see below) to force captions on HTML5 videos.

Comparing Features Across Platforms

Enable via Brave’s experimental flags (chrome://flags/#enable-reader-mode).

Advanced Options and Extensions

If the built-in settings are not enough, consider installing accessibility extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Popular choices include:

• High Contrast – instantly switch pages to high-contrast color schemes.
• Read Aloud – text-to-speech that reads selected text or entire pages.
• Zoom Text Only – separate text zoom from page zoom for finer control.

Conclusion

Brave’s accessibility features provide flexible controls for text size, zooming, contrast, keyboard navigation and more. By exploring the Accessibility section in Settings and leveraging extensions, you can tailor your browsing experience to your unique needs. Remember, you can always revert customizations or experiment with different combinations until you find the ideal setup for comfortable, efficient web navigation.

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