Start Magnifier
Opens the Mangifier app with without any preset activity; resets anything currently set.
Describe this
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the “Describe This” feature that “provides a description of what’s in the camera view.”
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Open Reader
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Reader mode, which scans text and speaks it out loud
Detect furniture
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Furniture in the Camera view.
Detect doors
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Doors in the Camera view.
Start saved activity
Asks you to pick from your Saved Activity list from the Magnifier app and activates your choice.
Start point and speak
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Point and Speak feature that will detect text near your finger.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Describe%20this
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Describe%20this
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Describe this”
end tell
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Opens the iCloud Drive folder in Finder or Files to show your synced folders.
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Create a new chart
Creates a new Table and Chart template spreadsheet in the Numbers app.
Show my gift card
Opens the Wallet app to the gift card of your choice – perhaps your favorite coffee chain.
Open Apple ID preferences
Opens the Apple ID preference pane on macOS or section of Settings
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