How to Enable Advanced Reading in Windows 11 Narrator
You enable advanced reading in Windows 11 Narrator by turning on the “Advanced Details” setting.
Narrator is Windows’ built-in screen reader that announces on-screen elements and actions, crucial for users with low vision.
The “Advanced Details” feature provides granular information, such as font size, text color, and specific button labels, making your screen descriptions incredibly thorough.
You’ll want to enable this if you desire a comprehensive understanding of every on-screen element, or disable it for a more streamlined experience.
Open Settings, go to Accessibility, then Narrator. Scroll to the Verbosity section and toggle “Read advanced details, like help text, on buttons and other controls” to On or Off.
Is Windows Narrator a screen reader?
Narrator is a screen-reading app that's built into Windows 10, so there's nothing you need to download or install. This guide describes how to use Narrator with Windows so that you can start using apps, browsing the web, and more.
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