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