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How to Auto Start Narrator in Windows 11

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May 6, 2022 Updated Apr 15, 2026 2 min read
How to Auto Start Narrator in Windows 11

The Narrator feature in Windows 11 helps people who have trouble seeing the screen clearly. It reads text out loud for you. You can set it to turn on by itself every time you use your computer. This saves you from having to turn it on manually.

Why use this?

Using this feature makes your computer easier to use if you have visual impairments. It provides a helpful guide for navigating your apps and emails.

What happens when done?

Once you finish these steps, your computer will automatically start talking and reading text to you as soon as you turn it on or log in.

Note: Some of these settings may require admin privileges to change.

How to turn on automatic Narrator

You can get to your settings by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard. You can also click Start, then click Settings.

windows 11 start settings

You can also type “Settings” into the search bar on your taskbar to find it quickly.

Once the Settings window opens, click on Accessibility on the left side. Then, click on Narrator on the right side of the screen.

windows 11 turn on narrator

Look for the Use Narrator section. You can toggle the switch to On to activate it.

To have it start automatically, click the arrow to expand the Narrator settings. Check the boxes for the following options:

  • Start Narrator before sign-in
  • Start Narrator after sign-in
Windows 11 settings menu showing options to automatically start Narrator

If you want to open these settings quickly in the future, just press the Windows key + CTRL + N on your keyboard.

Summary

Setting up Narrator to start automatically is a great way to make your PC more accessible. By visiting the Accessibility section in your Settings, you can choose to have the tool start before or after you log in. This ensures you have the support you need as soon as you sit down at your computer. For more tips, check out How to turn On or Off Narrator in Windows 11.

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