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How to Change Narrator Voice in Windows 11

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Jul 24, 2023 Updated Apr 17, 2026 2 min read

Windows includes a built-in screen reader called the Narrator app. It helps people with limited vision use their computers by reading text, buttons, and links out loud.

Why use this? You might want to change the voice to one that sounds more natural or adjust the speed so it is easier to understand. Customizing these settings makes your computer easier to navigate.

What happens when done? Your computer will speak with your preferred voice, at the volume and speed you chose, making it more comfortable to use.

If you want to change how the Narrator sounds, you can install additional natural voices to find a voice that fits your needs. Many of these voices use state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology for a smoother experience.

How to change Narrator settings

You can use the Narrator’s natural voice to leverage state-of-the-art text-to-speech on your Windows device. Here is how to adjust the voice, speed, pitch, and volume.

First, open the Windows Settings app. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and selecting Settings, or by pressing the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app.

When the Settings app opens, click the Accessibility button on the left menu.

windows 11 accessibility tile

Select the Narrator tile on the right to see more options.

Windows 11 add or remove natural voices to the narrator app

On the Accessibility -> Narrator page, look for the “Choose a voice” section. Click the drop-down menu to see the list of available voices and pick the one you like best.

Change Narrator voice, speed, pitch and volume in Windows 11

Click the arrow on the “Choose a voice” tile to see more options. You can now adjust these settings:

  • Speed: Move the slider to make the voice faster or slower. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Narrator + Plus sign or Narrator + 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 sign or Narrator + CTRL + Minus sign.
Change Narrator voice, speed, pitch and volume in Windows 11

Once you are happy with your changes, simply close the Settings window.

Summary

You have successfully customized your Narrator voice settings. By adjusting the speed, pitch, and volume, you have made your Windows 11 experience more personal and accessible. These settings do not require admin privileges to change, so any user can adjust them to fit their personal preferences.

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