Accessibility and inclusion: New Zoom features for accessibility
Pin multiple videos
Previously only one video could be “pinned” at a time in the Zoom interface. A new accessibility feature allows for pinning multiple videos in the interface, which is helpful to keep a sign language interpreter on screen throughout a video. More information is available on Zoom’s website.
Re-arrange videos in gallery view
Gallery view is the option that puts many videos on-screen in a grid. Previously this was done randomly, but now you can click-and-drag the videos in a grid to an arrangement that works best for you. This allows users to have better control over their screen experience.
Keyboard shortcuts improved
Zoom has revised their keyboard shortcuts and improved how menus and commands are read aloud by screen readers. More information about keyboard shortcuts is available on Zoom’s website.
If you have any questions about web accessibility, or want to see us cover an accessibility topic in a future newsletter, please get in touch with us at um.weboffice@maine.edu.