Narrator Quick Start Guide
Updated for Windows 11 (2023–2024). Focused on basic screen reader usage for Windows users.
Turning Narrator On/Off
- Start Narrator: Ctrl + Windows Logo Key + Enter
- Turn Off Narrator: Press the same keys again or Exit from Narrator settings.
Basic
- Read All (from current location): Narrator Key + Down Arrow
- Stop Speaking: Control
- Move to Next Item: Tab
- Move to Previous Item: Shift + Tab
- Activate Link or Button: Enter or Spacebar
Navigating by Elements
- Next Heading: H
- Next Link: K
- Next Button: B
- Next Form Field: F
- Next Table: T
Forms Mode (Scan Mode)
- Toggle Scan Mode On/Off: Narrator Key + Spacebar
- While Scan Mode is On: Use arrow keys to move and activate elements easily.
Other Useful Commands
- List Links, Headings, Landmarks: Narrator Key + F6
- Open Narrator Settings: Narrator Key + Ctrl + N
- Change Voice Speed: Narrator Key + Plus (+) or Minus (–)
Full Narrator Guide: Official Microsoft Narrator Guide