Discord Accessibility Features: Making Discord Work for Everyone
Discord includes a growing set of accessibility features designed to make the platform usable for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive differences. This guide covers every accessibility tool Discord offers and how to enable them.
Where to Find Accessibility Settings
- Click the gear icon ⚙️ at the bottom left
- Select "Accessibility" from the left sidebar
Visual Accessibility
Font Size
Slide the font size adjuster to make text larger or smaller. Larger text improves readability for users with low vision.Saturation
Adjust color saturation if high-contrast colors are overwhelming or if you have color sensitivity.Reduced Motion
Enable "Reduce Motion" to minimize animations and transitions throughout the interface. Useful for users with vestibular disorders or motion sensitivity.Dark/Light Mode
Choose between Dark Mode (easier on eyes in low light) and Light Mode (better contrast for some visual conditions).Settings → Appearance → Theme
Screen Reader Support
Discord supports screen readers including:
- NVDA (Windows)
- JAWS (Windows)
- VoiceOver (Mac/iOS)
- TalkBack (Android)
Best practices with Discord + screen reader:
- Use the desktop app for better screen reader compatibility than the web version
- Enable keyboard navigation and use Tab to move between elements
- Use the message input field shortcut: Ctrl+K for quick navigation
Audio and Voice Accessibility
Push to Talk
For users who prefer not to manage a live microphone, Push to Talk lets you transmit audio only when holding a key. Set this in Settings → Voice & Video → Input Mode.Noise Suppression
Krisp-powered noise suppression removes background noise from your microphone — helpful for users in noisy environments or with audio processing differences.Voice Activity Sensitivity
Adjust the microphone sensitivity so the bot triggers appropriately for your voice.Text-to-Speech (TTS)
Discord supports TTS messages. Type/tts [message] to have your text read aloud in a channel that supports it.
Cognitive Accessibility
Compact Mode
Enable compact mode to show more messages with less visual clutter (Settings → Appearance → Message Display → Compact).Notification Management
Configure notifications carefully to avoid overwhelm:- Mute busy servers
- Set "Only @Mentions" for high-traffic channels
- Use Do Not Disturb mode when you need focus time
Message Grouping
Discord groups messages from the same user sent close together, reducing visual repetition.Keyboard Navigation
Discord supports extensive keyboard shortcuts for users who can't or prefer not to use a mouse:
| Action | Shortcut | |---|---| | Navigate between servers | Ctrl + Alt + ↑/↓ | | Navigate between channels | Alt + ↑/↓ | | Mark server as read | Escape | | Jump to oldest unread | Shift + Page Up | | Open quick switcher | Ctrl + K |
See the full list in our keyboard shortcuts guide.
Mobile Accessibility
On the Discord mobile app:
- Increase system font size (iOS/Android) — Discord respects system font settings
- Use your device's accessibility features (VoiceOver, TalkBack, Switch Access)
- Enable display zoom for larger interface elements
Requesting Accessibility Improvements
Discord's accessibility is improving but has gaps. You can:
- Submit feedback at support.discord.com
- Vote for accessibility features in Discord's community feedback channels
Find Inclusive Communities
Many Discord communities are built with accessibility in mind. Discover welcoming, inclusive servers on Discords.ai — filter by topic to find communities that match your interests.