Windows Narrator - Built-in Screen-Reading Application for Accessibility

Narrator is a built-in screen-reading application in Windows 11 and Windows 10, designed to help individuals who are blind or have low vision to use their PC without a mouse. As a no cost assistive technology, Narrator reads and interacts with items on the screen, including text and buttons, enabling users to complete common tasks such as reading and writing emails, browsing the internet, and working with documents.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Navigation: Use specific commands to navigate Windows, the web, and apps. Navigation includes headings, links, landmarks, and more. Read text by page, paragraph, line, sentence, word, and character, and determine characteristics like font and text color.

• Efficient Table Review: Efficiently review tables with row and column navigation.

• Scan Mode: Narrator offers a navigation and reading mode, known as Scan Mode, which simplifies moving around Windows 11 and Windows 10 using just the up and down arrow keys.

• Braille Display Compatibility: Narrator supports braille displays for navigating and reading text on your PC.

• Customization: Customize the speaking rate, pitch, and volume of Narrator's voice, and install additional text-to-speech voices for a personalized experience.

How to Use:

Narrator enables you to control your PC with a rich set of keyboard commands and gestures. Use it to perform a wide range of activities, such as reading and writing emails, browsing the web, and working with documents. Specific commands let you navigate using headings, links, landmarks, and more.

Additional Functionalities:

• Voice Customization: Adjust the speaking rate, pitch, and volume, and install additional text-to-speech voices.

• Braille Integration: Navigate your PC and read text using a braille display, enhancing accessibility for users with low vision.

No Cost Assistive Technology:

Narrator is a built-in screen reader, making it an affordable, no cost assistive technology solution for individuals with visual impairments. It offers powerful features and functionality without the need for additional purchases, ensuring accessibility for all users.

Click here to learn more about how to use the Windows built-in screen-reader.