What Is Windows Narrator?
Windows Narrator is a built-in screen reader that helps visually impaired users navigate their PC using text-to-speech. With the Windows Narrator shortcut, you can quickly turn on the feature without going through multiple settings menus.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to use the keyboard shortcut for Narrator, customize settings, and explore other Windows accessibility shortcuts to improve usability.
Windows Narrator Shortcut – Quick Access
| Action | Shortcut Key |
|---|---|
| Turn Narrator On/Off | Ctrl + Win + Enter |
| Pause/Resume Narrator | Ctrl |
| Stop Narrator Speech | Ctrl |
| Read Active Window | Narrator + W |
| Read From Cursor Location | Narrator + R |
| Open Narrator Settings | Win + Ctrl + N |
| Exit Narrator | Narrator + Esc |
📌 Tip: The Narrator key is either Caps Lock or Insert, depending on your settings.
How to Enable Windows Narrator with a Shortcut
- Press
Ctrl + Win + Enterto turn Narrator on or off. - A voice will confirm that Narrator is active.
- Use additional shortcuts to navigate and control screen reading.
📌 Tip: If the shortcut doesn’t work, check Settings → Accessibility → Narrator to enable it manually.
Windows Accessibility Shortcuts
Windows offers other accessibility shortcuts for users who need assistive technologies:
| Feature | Shortcut Key |
|---|---|
| Magnifier (Zoom In/Out) | Win + Plus (+) / Minus (-) |
| High Contrast Mode | Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen |
| On-Screen Keyboard | Win + Ctrl + O |
| Speech Recognition | Win + Ctrl + S |
📌 Tip: These shortcuts make Windows more accessible for users with vision, hearing, or mobility impairments.
Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.
https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/
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