How to Enable Windows 11 Narrator Advanced Reading
Narrator advanced reading in Windows 11 lets you hear page summaries, links, and headings out loud so you can scan long web pages and complex menus much faster. Narrator is a built-in screen reader that reads text and buttons on your screen if you have low vision.
Press the Win plus Ctrl and Enter at the same time to start Narrator whenever you need it, then open your main Windows settings to turn on advanced reading features.
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.
Why Use Advanced Details Reading?
Windows 11 Narrator advanced reading helps you hear extra information on your screen, such as font sizes, colors, and button tips. You should turn on this feature when you need deep details about page layouts or web links. If you find the extra information distracting, you can turn it off to hear only the main text and keep your reading session clear.
Enabling advanced details gives you more information. You learn about font size and color. This helps if you want detailed descriptions of what’s on the screen.
Turning off advanced details makes reading clearer. You focus on the main content. This is helpful if detailed descriptions distract you.
How to Enable or Disable Advanced Details Reading in Narrator
Step 1Open the Settings App
First, open the Windows Settings app.
Open Settings using one of these two methods:
- Click the Start menu and select Settings.
- Press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
Step 2Go to Narrator Settings
When the Settings app opens, look at the left side. Click the Accessibility button.
On the right side, find the Narrator tile. Click it to expand the options.
Step 3Toggle Advanced Details
In the Narrator settings, find the section called Verbosity. Look for Verbosity level.
You'll see a toggle box next to Read advanced details, like help text, on buttons and other controls.
Click the toggle to turn it On or Off. Choose what works best for your workflow.
Step 4Close Settings
When finished, close the Settings app.
Windows saves this preference immediately, so you can close the window.
Summary
Windows 11 Narrator advanced reading settings are easy to change through the main system menu. Open Settings, go to Accessibility, select Narrator, and find the Verbosity section. From there, you can turn the read advanced details option on or off depending on how much extra information you want to hear while using your computer.
To change this setting: Open Settings using the Start menu or Windows key + I. Go to Accessibility and select Narrator. Find Verbosity level under the Verbosity section. Toggle the Read advanced details option on or off. Close Settings when done.
This adjustment helps you customize how Narrator describes your screen.
How to make 🪟 Windows 11 text easier to read?
Adjust size and color To adjust the size of text, apps, and other items, select the Start button, then select Settings Accessibility Text size. Use the slider next to Text size to make the text on your screen larger.
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