Learn how to use Narrator, a screen-reading app built into Windows, with this complete guide and how-to articles.

Learn about Narrator, a screen reading app in Windows, including how to start and stop Narrator before and after you sign in to your PC.

Learn about how to read text using Narrator in Windows, including how to get info about text, such as font text color, and punctuation.

Allow the shortcut key to start Narrator. Start and stop Narrator using the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter on a keyboard, or the Windows button + Volume up button on a touch device.

Learn about Narrator keyboard commands and touch gestures in Windows.

Learn about how to use Narrator with touch in Windows, include basic gestures and typing by touch.

For some earlier versions of Windows, you may need to press Windows logo key + Enter. Get started with Narrator. Was this information helpful? For the latest version of Windows 10, press the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter.

Learn about Narrator basics in Windows, including basic keyboard navigation and how to get around the screen.

This article is for people who use a screen reader program such as Windows Narrator, JAWS, or NVDA with Windows tools or features and Microsoft 365 products. This article is part of the Accessibility help & learning content set where you can find more accessibility information on our apps.

Start Narrator with CTRL + Windows + Enter key. Narrator will automatically download Narrator with Outlook extension along with other extensions that may be available from Microsoft store.