By Michael | Last Updated
Narrator is a built-in screen reader feature that is designed to help user with visual impairments in navigating and using the Windows operating system. In this article, you can learn how to enable Narrator and customize Narrator settings in Windows 10.
Narrator is part of Windows’ Ease of Access features. It reads the content on your screen aloud and helps users navigate Windows without a monitor.
Press Ctrl +Win+ Enter, then the Narrator appears. After that, you can click the Turn off Narrator in the interface to turn off Narrator.
Access Settings> Ease of Access and then click Narrator in the sidebar. After that, toggle off Narrator switch to disable it. You can also toggle it on to enable it.
For more available ways, click here: How to Turn on or off Narrator.
How can you customize the Narrator settings? You can press Windows +Ctrl +N to access the Narrator settings and customize it at any time.
Here you can choose how to start Narrator and when to show or minimize Narrator Home. Just check the options you want.
You can choose a voice from Microsoft David, Zira, or Mark. Then adjust the speed, pitch and volume.
Here you can choose what to hear when you read, such as capitalized text.
Besides, you can select what to hear on how to interact.
Here you can choose whether to hear characters, words, or both as you type.
Here you can select the keyboard layout from Standard and Legacy for easier navigation. In addition, there are three options to set the Narrator key: Caps Lock or Insert, Caps Lock, and Insert.
You can choose to show the Narrator cursor, enable the Narrator to track what’s being read and sync the Narrator cursor and system focus.
Start/Stop Narrator: Ctrl + Win + Enter
Read current window: Ctrl + Win + W
Read from beginning: Caps Lock + Home
Pause reading: Ctrl
Q1: Who should use Narrator?
Narrator is designed primarily for users with visual impairments or low vision, but anyone can use it to multitask or navigate without a screen.
Q2: Can I download more voices for Narrator?
Yes, go to Settings > Time & Language > Speech, then select Add voices under Manage voices.
Q3: Is Narrator available in other languages?
Yes, Narrator supports multiple languages, but availability depends on installed language packs.
Narrator is a powerful accessibility tool that makes Windows 10 more inclusive. With easy customization options and shortcut keys, users can tailor their screen reading experience to their preferences. Whether you're using it temporarily or as part of your daily workflow, Narrator offers flexibility and functionality out of the box.
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