How to Change Braille Text Cursor in Windows 11

The Braille text cursor in Windows 11 changes how your screen reader tracks and displays text on connected braille devices. Narrator, the built-in screen reader found in all Windows 11 versions, uses this special cursor to help blind and low-vision users read text by touch.

You can change the size, blink rate, and color of this cursor to match your exact reading comfort. Finding these settings takes just a few clicks inside the Narrator menu.

Other things you can do with Narrator

Windows 11’s Narrator tool lets you change many settings to make it work better for you. You can control keyboard shortcuts, decide if Narrator starts when you sign in, pick a different voice, and even connect a braille display.

• Turn keyboard shortcuts on or off
• Start Narrator automatically when you sign in
• Change the voice, speed, and volume
• Use a braille display device

And many more settings to customize your experience.

One special setting is how the braille text cursor looks on your braille display. You can change it to different styles. You can even hide it if you want.

Why change the braille text cursor?

Customizing your braille cursor makes your display easier to use. Different cursor styles help you see what you’re doing. Some people prefer to hide the cursor completely.

How to change the braille text cursor in 🪟 Windows 11

Changing the braille cursor in Windows 11 makes using your braille display much easier and more comfortable. You can adjust how the cursor looks and acts to better suit your needs. Follow these simple steps in Settings to find the braille options and make your preferred changes.

1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select Settings. Or press the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. Go to Accessibility: In the Settings window, click Accessibility on the left side. Then click on Narrator on the right.
   

   

3. Find Braille settings: Scroll down to the Braille section. Click to open the Use a braille display with Narrator settings.
   

   

4. Install braille support (if needed): %%FLAG_ADMIN%% If you haven't already, click the Download and install braille button. This adds braille support to your PC.
5. Turn on Braille: After installing, you can turn braille support on or off.
6. Add your braille display: Click Add a braille display. Then pick your device's manufacturer and connection type.
7. Change the text cursor display: Under Braille cursor, find Display the text cursor. Choose how you want the braille text cursor to look. You can pick from several options. You can also hide it completely.
   

   

That's all! You've now customized how the braille text cursor appears on your Windows 11 PC.

What happens when you customize the braille cursor?

Once you change these settings, your braille display will show the cursor exactly how you want it. You'll see the changes right away on your display.

Summary

Customising the braille text cursor in Windows 11 greatly improves your experience with a braille display. You can choose how the cursor appears or hide it to make reading easier and more comfortable. The Settings app offers simple steps to adjust these options for your braille cursor.

• Changing the braille text cursor helps make using a braille display easier and more comfortable.
• You can choose how the cursor looks. You can also hide it if you prefer.
• Just follow the simple steps in the Settings app to make these changes.
• If you want to learn more about using Narrator and braille displays, check out this helpful guide.