If you use Narrator on your Windows 11 PC, you might want to make sure its voice is easier to hear than other sounds on your computer. This guide will show you how to turn on or off a setting that lowers the volume of other apps when Narrator is talking.

What is Narrator?

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

You can also:

• Turn keyboard shortcuts for Narrator on or off
• Set Narrator to open automatically when you start your PC
• Change how fast or loud the Narrator’s voice sounds
• Add or remove different voices for Narrator

Why Lower Other Apps’ Volume When Narrator Speaks?

When Narrator talks, sounds from other apps can make it hard to hear what’s being said. Turning on this feature lowers the volume of other apps while Narrator is reading, so you can focus on what Narrator says. This is especially helpful if you rely on Narrator to use your computer.

How to Turn On or Off the Volume Lowering Feature

Follow these simple steps to adjust this setting:

1. Open the Windows Settings app. You can do this by clicking the Start button and choosing Settings, or by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. In the Settings window, click on Accessibility on the left side menu.
3. Next, click on Narrator on the right side to see its settings.

4. Scroll to the section called Narrator’s voice.
5. Look for the option that says “Lower the volume of other apps when Narrator is speaking”.
6. Toggle the switch to On to lower other sounds when Narrator talks, or Off to hear all sounds at the same volume.

That’s it! Now your computer will either lower other sounds when Narrator speaks or keep all sounds at the same level, depending on your choice.

Summary

• Turning on this feature helps you hear Narrator better by lowering other app sounds.
• It makes using your PC easier, especially if you depend on Narrator for reading screen content.
• This is a useful setting for people with vision problems or other disabilities.

If you want to learn more about using Narrator or other Windows 11 features, check out the other guides on Geek Rewind.