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Alternative Access, Head Tracking

Apple OSX Head Pointer

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Paul van der Vorst
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Apple OSX Head Pointer
  • 1
    Turn on Head Pointer
    1 min

    If you have difficulty using a mouse or trackpad, you can use head pointer on your Mac. Head pointer lets you move the pointer on the screen using the movement of your face or head, as detected by the camera that’s built into or connected to your Mac. For example, if you move your head to the left, the pointer follows in that direction on the screen.

  • 2
    Use the Head Pointer
    2 mins

    Learn how to use the Head Pointer feature in Mac OSX.

  • 3
    Customize Head Pointer
    3 mins

    On your Mac, use Pointer Control settings to make your mouse and trackpad easier to use, turn on Mouse Keys, perform certain mouse actions using keyboard shortcuts, assistive switches, or facial expressions, or to move the pointer using head pointer. The options available depend on the Mac you’re using.

    To change these settings, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click Accessibility  in the sidebar, then click Pointer Control on the right. (You may need to scroll down.)

  • 4
    Troubleshoot Head Pointer
    2 mins

    Learn some common troubleshooting methods for the Mac OSX Head Pointer

  • 5
    Recalibrate Head Pointer
    2 mins

    Learn why and how to recalibrate the Head Pointer.

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Level Beginner
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