How to Change Braille Display Notification Timeout in Windows 11
The braille display notification timeout in Windows 11 controls how long alert messages stay visible on your connected braille device while using Narrator (a built-in screen reader that reads text on your screen out loud). You can set this timer anywhere from 3 seconds to 5 minutes so you have enough time to read warnings before they vanish.
Changing this setting keeps important screen reader updates on your display long enough so you never miss a system alert.
Open Settings , navigate to Accessibility, then Narrator, and finally Braille. Under Notifications timeout after, select your desired duration. This adjusts how long braille notifications remain visible with Narrator.
Steps to Change Notification Timeout for Braille Display
- Open Settings. Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner) and choose Settings. Or press
Windows key + Ion your keyboard to open the Settings app quickly. - Go to Accessibility. In the Settings window, find and click Accessibility on the left side menu.
- Open Narrator Settings. On the right side, click on the Narrator section to see more options.
To change the braille display notification timeout on your Windows 11 PC, you need to open the main Settings app , navigate to the Accessibility menu, and then select Narrator. From there, you can locate the specific braille display settings and adjust how long messages and alerts stay on your screen or device before disappearing.
- Find Braille Settings. Scroll down to the Braille section and click on Use a braille display with Narrator to open it.
To change the braille display notification timeout on your Windows 11 PC, you need to open the main Settings app , navigate to the Accessibility menu, and then select Narrator. From there, you can locate the specific braille display settings and adjust how long messages and alerts stay on your screen or device before disappearing.
- If you haven’t installed braille support yet, click Download and install braille to add it to your computer. (Learn more about installing braille support)
- Add your braille display. Under Braille displays and drivers, click Add a braille display and choose your device’s brand and connection type.
- Find the Notifications section. Click on Notifications timeout after.
- Pick your timeout length. Choose how long you want notifications to stay on your braille display before they disappear. You can select options like 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or more.
To change the braille display notification timeout on your Windows 11 PC, you need to open the main Settings app , navigate to the Accessibility menu, and then select Narrator. From there, you can locate the specific braille display settings and adjust how long messages and alerts stay on your screen or device before disappearing.
What happens when you’re done? Your braille display notifications will now remain visible for the duration you selected.
Summary
Adjusting the braille display notification timeout ensures important alerts stay on your braille device long enough to read without vanishing prematurely. Personalizing this setting helps you keep up with screen reader messages at a comfortable speed, making daily computer use much easier if you rely on a refreshable braille display.- You learned how to open the Settings app and find the Narrator braille display options.
- You can change how long notifications stay on your braille display to make reading easier and avoid interruptions.
- If you want to learn more about using Narrator and braille displays, check out this helpful guide: How to Use a Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11.
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