How to Use Windows 11 Narrator Speech Recap
Windows 11 Narrator Speech Recap lets you review exactly what Narrator reads aloud, so you don’t miss any details.
The Speech Recap feature is a new tool that works with Narrator, the screen reader built into Windows. Narrator reads text on your screen out loud, helping people who have difficulty seeing or reading.
Microsoft added Speech Recap in recent Windows 11 updates, specifically for builds like 26200.5516 (Dev) and 26120.3653 (Beta). This handy feature shows you a text version of what Narrator just said.
Open the Speech Recap window by pressing the Narrator key + Alt+X. This displays a history of what Narrator has spoken and provides live transcription. You can then review or copy the spoken text.
What Can Speech Recap Do?
Windows 11 Narrator Speech Recap shows you everything Narrator says aloud. You watch the text appear live as Narrator speaks, and you can copy the last sentence Narrator read. This feature makes it simple to follow along and remember important information without missing a beat.
- See the last things Narrator said
- Follow along with live text of the speech
- Copy the last spoken sentence to use somewhere else
To open the Speech Recap window, press the Narrator key, often Caps Lock or Insert, along with Alt and X. The specific Narrator key can be checked or changed within Narrator settings.
How to Open the Narrator Speech Recap
Opening the Windows 11 Narrator Speech Recap window is quick with a keyboard shortcut. Press the Narrator key (usually Caps Lock), along with Alt and X at the same time. This will bring up the Speech Recap window, showing you a history of what Narrator has spoken.
Control + Windows key + Enter: Turn Narrator On or OffNarrator key + X: Hear the last thing Narrator said againNarrator key + Control + X: Copy the last spoken textNarrator key + Alt + X: Open the Speech Recap window with history and live transcription
First, make sure you turn on Narrator.
When you want to see the Speech Recap window, press the Narrator key + Alt+X keys together.
The Speech Recap window will appear on the right side of your screen. It shows the text Narrator just spoke and updates as it reads new text.
You can snap the Speech Recap window to the side for convenient viewing while you work.
That’s all you need to get started!
Summary
Windows 11 Narrator Speech Recap makes your computer more accessible by showing you the text of everything Narrator reads aloud. This built-in Windows tool is a great help for people with vision difficulties, letting them see and review spoken words to ensure no details are missed.
- Built-in Help: Narrator is already part of Windows and reads text aloud to help people with vision difficulties.
- Speech Recap: This new feature lets you see and review what the Narrator said. You won’t miss anything.
- Easy Shortcuts: Simple key combos turn Narrator on and off. They replay speech, copy text, and open the recap window.
- Clear View: The Speech Recap window shows live text. You can read along or check past speech.
Using these features makes Windows 11 more user-friendly and accessible for everyone.
References:
Microsoft Windows Insider Preview Announcements
How to Turn On or Off Narrator in Windows 11
How to Change the Narrator Modifier Key in Windows 11
Who is narrating telling the story?
The narrator is the fictional construct the author has created to tell the story through. It's the point of view the story is coming from. Think of it this way. In fiction, we like to let ourselves be tricked.
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