Shortcuts in macOS Facebook app

By Argiris, 27 April, 2020

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macOS and Mac Apps

I recently downloaded the Facebook app for macOS.it works nice with voiceover but I cannot find how I can use the access keys so as to access Messages notifications etc. I am running Mac OS 14
Any help would be highly appreciated! Thanks for your time!

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By Life in Six Dots on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 05:26

When I use Facebook, which is rarely these days. I prefer to login into Facebook in Safari. These are the keyboard shortcuts I use. Note that the Navigation section says to use Control and Option + a number but that does work when VoiceOver is enable. Instead just press control + a number. For example you want to go to Notifications then press Control + 5 (not VO + 5 as they suggest).

https://www.facebook.com/help/156151771119453

By Justin Harris on Friday, June 5, 2020 - 05:26

Sorry, what facebook app? I know they have a messenger app which isn't great with voiceover. But I have yet to find a good facebook app, so please fill me in.

Yes there is a desktop Facebook app for macOS just go to the App Store and download it it works fine with voiceover I’m just trying to see how the shortcuts work.

By Justin Harris on Friday, June 5, 2020 - 05:26

Ok, I am on Katalina, and have searched high and low for an official facebook app, and can't find it. The only thing that shows up is the messenger app. That's it. For the life of me, I can't find this facebook app you speak of. I don't doubt what you're saying, but I seriously can't find it. I'm located in the U.S, so it shouldn't be a problem with the particular store.

I am using macOS Mojave 10.14.6 And installed this application a month ago now I cannot find it as well so you are right.

By Justin Harris on Friday, June 5, 2020 - 05:26

For the messenger app, you can technically use it, but Voiceover becomes incredibly unresponsive when reading through the messages. I've done it, but for now it's more trouble than it's really worth.