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How to Turn On the Narrator Screen Reader on Windows
Reads content out loud, with the keyboard shortcut for quickly turning it on.
Narrator reads the screen's content out loud — useful for accessibility, or simply for listening to a long text while you do something else.
Windows + Ctrl + Enterto quickly turn it on or off at any time.- Settings → Accessibility → "Narrator" for more detailed settings (speech rate, pitch, which elements it announces).
Tip: if it's your first time using it, start by practising in a simple text document before navigating Windows in general — Narrator changes quite a bit how you interact with menus and buttons, so it's worth getting used to it in a simple environment first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I quickly turn off Narrator if I turned it on by mistake?
The same shortcut that turns it on (Windows + Ctrl + Enter) turns it off just as fast.
Does Narrator work in every program?
It works in most Windows apps and menus, though some less accessible third-party programs may not be fully compatible with its voice announcements.