This guide will show you how to make Windows 11’s Narrator say the names of keys like Shift and Alt when you press them. This can help if you use the keyboard a lot or have trouble seeing your screen.

What is Narrator?

Narrator is a built-in tool in Windows that reads out loud what’s on your screen. It helps people who have trouble seeing or reading the screen by speaking the text and describing what’s happening.

Why turn on Narrator for keys like Shift and Alt?

Sometimes, when you press keys like Shift, Alt, or Ctrl, they don’t do anything by themselves but change how other keys work. If you want Narrator to say when you press these keys, you can turn on this feature. It’s especially useful if you rely on sound to know what keys you’re pressing.

How to turn on Narrator to announce modifier keys

Follow these simple steps to turn the feature on or off:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC. You can do this by:
   • Clicking the Start menu (the Windows icon) and then selecting Settings.
   • Or by pressing the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I at the same time.
2. In the Settings window, click on Accessibility in the left menu.
3. On the right side, find and click on Narrator to open its settings.

4. Scroll down to the section called Verbosity. Click the arrow next to Have Narrator announce when I type to open more options.

5. Find the option labeled Shift, Alt, and other modifier keys. Click the switch to turn it On or Off depending on what you want.

That’s it! Now Narrator will say the names of modifier keys when you press them, or stay quiet if you turn the option off.

Summary

• Turning on Narrator to announce modifier keys helps people who use audio to know what keys they press.
• You can easily turn this feature on or off anytime in the Settings app.
• Use the Windows key + I shortcut to quickly open Settings.
• If you need more help, feel free to leave a comment below or ask someone you trust.