How to Enable Advanced Reading in Windows 11 Narrator

Windows 11 has a built-in tool called Narrator that reads text on your screen out loud. Why would you use this? Narrator helps people who have difficulty seeing by speaking what’s on your screen. It can also read extra details like help tips and button information.

Narrator is a free accessibility feature that comes with Windows. With Narrator, you can do many things like:

• Turn keyboard shortcuts on or off
• Make Narrator start automatically
• Change the voice, speed, and volume
• Add or remove natural voices
• Lower other app sounds when Narrator is talking

And many more!

One helpful setting lets you choose whether Narrator reads advanced details. These details include help text and button information. When turned on, Narrator will tell you extra things like font size and color. When turned off, Narrator keeps things simple.

How to Turn On or Off Advanced Details in Narrator

What happens when you change this setting? Narrator will either give you more detailed information or less detailed information about what’s on your screen.

Follow these easy steps to change this setting:

1. Open Settings: Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner) and choose Settings. Or press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
2. In Settings, click Accessibility in the left menu.
3. On the right side, find and click Narrator to open its settings.
4. Scroll down to the Verbosity section and click on Verbosity level to expand it.
5. Find the option that says Read advanced details, like help text, on buttons and other controls and switch it On or Off depending on what you want.
6. Close the Settings window when you’re done.

Here are some pictures to help you find the right settings:

Find Narrator under Accessibility in Settings

Turn advanced details reading on or off here

Summary

Turning on advanced details makes Narrator give more information about what’s on your screen. This includes help tips and button details. This is great for people who want a fuller description of what they see.

If you prefer a simpler readout, you can turn advanced details off.

Changing this setting is easy and can make using your computer easier and more personal to your needs.

If you want to learn more about Narrator and other helpful Windows 11 features, check out these guides:

• How to Turn On or Off Narrator in Windows 11
• How to Change Narrator Voice, Speed, and Volume
• How to Start Narrator Automatically