How to Change the Narrator Voice in Windows 11
Narrator is the built-in screen reader in Windows 11 that reads text, buttons, and links aloud so you can navigate your PC without looking at the screen. Changing the Narrator voice swaps the standard computer-generated audio for a clearer, more natural option in just a few clicks.
Microsoft includes several default voices and lets you download extra natural voices that sound like a real person. You can test different options, adjust the reading speed, and change the pitch directly from the Windows 11 accessibility settings.
Navigate to Settings, then Accessibility, and finally Narrator. Select your preferred voice from the “Choose a voice” drop-down menu. You can also adjust the speed, pitch, and volume of the selected voice.
How to Customize Narrator Voice and Settings
Windows 11 Narrator voice settings let you pick a new voice, speed up how fast it speaks, and change the pitch or volume. You can easily do this by opening Settings, going to Accessibility, and choosing Narrator to adjust these options so the screen reader sounds comfortable for you.
- Open Settings : Click the Start menu button (the Windows logo at the bottom left). Then click Settings . Or press the Win+I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
- Go to Accessibility: In the Settings window, look at the left side and click Accessibility.
Windows 11 Accessibility menu - Open Narrator settings: On the right side, find and click the Narrator section.
Windows 11 Narrator settings - Choose your Narrator voice: Under Narrator’s voices, click the drop-down menu next to Choose a voice. Pick the voice you like.
Choose Narrator voice in Windows 11 - Adjust speed, pitch, and volume: Click the arrow next to Choose a voice to open more settings. Then you can:
Adjust Narrator voice speed, pitch and volume - Speed: Move the slider left or right to make the voice talk slower or faster. You can also press Narrator key + Plus (+) or Narrator key + Minus (-) to change speed.
- Pitch: Use the slider to make the voice sound higher or lower.
- Volume: Adjust the slider to make the voice louder or quieter. You can also press Narrator key + Ctrl + Plus (+) or Narrator key + Ctrl + Minus (-) to change volume.
- Close Settings: When you are happy with the voice and settings, just close the Settings window.
Windows 11 users can change the Narrator voice and sound on their Windows 11 PC. This voice change allows personalized screen reading experiences. You select a voice that best suits your auditory preferences.
Summary
- You learned how to open Narrator settings in Windows 11.
- You can pick a new voice and adjust the speed, pitch, and volume to your liking.
- This makes using Narrator easier and more enjoyable, especially if you rely on it to read your screen.
Windows 11 Narrator voice settings can be changed anytime to pick a new reader voice and adjust its speed, pitch, and volume. This helps you set up the built-in screen reader so it sounds the way you want while reading text on your screen.
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