This section covers tools for users with special needs.
Audio and visual accessibility options[]
Turn off audio[]
You can turn off listening exercises by:
(Website)
- Hover over your username in blue bar at top of screen.
- Select "Settings" from drop down menu.
- Turn off speaker and microphone.
- Save changes.
If you are using an app, you can go into your settings from there and make these changes for that device.
Alternative color scheme[]
Users who have light sensitivities or who are colorblind have reported benefitting from DuoDark, DuoDark 2, and Duolingo Dark 2 (Customizable) modified user styles.
- PLEASE NOTE DuoDark, DuoDark2, and Duolingo Dark 2 (Customizable) have not been created nor endorsed by Duolingo. They are fan-created extensions. You can locate them by visiting: Announcing the release of Duolingo Dark Theme version 2.
Examples[]
Hands-free on the website[]
For suggestions, read the discussion: How can someone use Duolingo without using their hands?
- Have you used the Duolingo website hands-free? If so, please help us by providing this wiki step-by-step instructions.