Open Reader
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Reader mode, which scans text and speaks it out loud
Start Magnifier
Opens the Mangifier app with without any preset activity; resets anything currently set.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Start%20Magnifier
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Start%20Magnifier
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Start Magnifier”
end tell
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Start saved activity
Asks you to pick from your Saved Activity list from the Magnifier app and activates your choice.
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Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Point and Speak feature that will detect text near your finger.
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Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Furniture in the Camera view.
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