How to Change Narrator Voice in Windows 11
Changing the Narrator voice in Windows 11 makes the screen reader sound more natural and pleasant to listen to.
Narrator is Windows’ built-in tool that reads your screen aloud, helping people who have trouble seeing the screen.
Windows 11 offers several new, natural-sounding voices, including the voice named Microsoft Aria, which you can choose from.
You can download and pick these new voices directly from Narrator’s settings menu.
Open Settings, go to Accessibility, then Narrator. Under “Choose a voice,” select your preferred voice from the dropdown. You can also download additional natural voices by clicking “Add.
How to Change Narrator Settings
Narrator settings in Windows 11 let you change the screen reader’s sound. Adjusting these settings controls Narrator’s speed, pitch, and volume, making it easier to listen. This customization helps personalize your computer experience when using the screen reader.
First, open the Windows Settings app. Clicking the Start menu and selecting Settings, or pressing Windows key + I, will launch the Settings app.
When the Settings app opens, click Accessibility on the left menu.
Then, select the Narrator tile on the right.
On the Accessibility > Narrator page, find the “Choose a voice” section. Click the drop-down menu to see available voices and pick your favorite.
The “Choose a voice” tile includes an arrow that, when clicked, reveals more voice options for the Narrator screen reader. You can adjust these Narrator voice settings, such as pitch and speed, to better suit your listening preferences.
- Speed: Move the slider to make the voice faster or slower. You can also use the keyboard shortcut
Narrator + Plus signorNarrator + Minus sign. - Pitch: Move the slider to change how high or low the voice sounds.
- Volume: Move the slider to make the voice louder or quieter. You can also use the keyboard shortcut
Narrator + CTRL + Plus signorNarrator + CTRL + Minus sign.
Natural Voices and Language Packs
Windows 11 offers natural-sounding voices that are more human-like than older robotic ones. You can add these by downloading language packs.
Windows Narrator vs. AI Voice Generators
Troubleshooting Narrator Voice Issues
If your Narrator voice isn’t working, first check that your audio output device is set up correctly in Windows Sound settings.
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Summary
Narrator voice settings adjustments allow you to personalize your Windows 11 experience. You can change the speed, pitch, and volume of the Narrator voice to make it more accessible. These adjustments do not require admin privileges, so you can change them anytime to fit your preferences.
How do I change the Narrator voice speed in 🪟 Windows 11?
How do I change the Narrator voice speed in 🪟 Windows 11?
Open Settings, navigate to Accessibility, and select Narrator. Under the Choose a voice section, locate the Speed slider. Drag it to the left to slow down the speech or to the right to speed it up. You can also use the Narrator + Plus or Minus keys on your keyboard.
Can I add new voices to Windows Narrator?
Can I add new voices to Windows Narrator?
Yes. In the Narrator settings menu, find the ‘Add’ button next to the natural voices option. This opens a list of available language packs. Select the voice you want, and Windows will download and install it, making it available in your voice selection dropdown.
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