How to Change Braille Display Language on Windows 11
This guide will show you how to change the language your braille display uses on Windows 11. You’ll be able to read and write braille in various languages with your computer.
What is Narrator?
Narrator is a tool built into Windows 11 that reads out loud what is on your screen. It helps people who have trouble seeing or are blind.
Narrator also works with braille displays — special devices that show braille characters so you can read with your fingers.
Why change the braille display language?
If you want to read or write in another language, like Spanish, French, or any other, changing the braille language helps your device show the correct characters and symbols. This makes reading and typing more accurate.
Steps to Change Braille Display Language
Step 1Open Windows Settings
Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner), then click Settings. Or, press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings.
Step 2Go to Accessibility
In the Settings window, click on Accessibility from the menu on the left side.
Step 3Find Narrator settings
Scroll down and click on Narrator on the right side.
Step 4Open Braille options
On the Narrator page, find the section called Braille. Click the arrow or plus sign next to “Use a braille display with Narrator” to reveal the braille options.
Step 5Install braille software (if needed)
⚠️ Admin Privileges Required
If you haven’t installed the braille software and drivers (software that helps your hardware communicate with your computer) yet, click “Download and install braille” to get them. You can find out more about this process here.
Step 6Change the input/output language
After installation and restarting your PC, return to the braille settings page. You’ll see options for Input Language and Output Language for your braille display. Select the language you need from the dropdown menus.
That’s it! Your braille display will now work with the language you selected.
Summary
- Changing the braille display language helps you read and write in different languages.
- Make sure you have installed the braille software and drivers first.
- You can find the language settings in Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Braille.
- This makes it easier to communicate and work with text in other languages.
Changing the braille display language on Windows 11 lets you read and write in different languages using your braille device.
How to Turn On or Off Narrator in Windows 11
How to Use a Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11
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What is a braille display on a computer?
A computer Braille display operates by raising and lowering different combinations of pins electronically to produce in Braille what appears on your computer screen. The display is refreshable meaning that the configuration of Braille changes continuously as the user moves around on the screen.
How do I add a language to Windows display?
Adding a new language to Windows 11 is simple and lets you change how your computer displays text.
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