Windows comes with a basic screen reader called Narrator that reads text on the screen aloud and describes some events (such as an error message appearing) that happen while you're using the computer.
To open Narrator:
- Click on the Start button, then All Programs, then Accessories, then Ease of Access, then click on Narrator.
To choose the text Narrator always reads
Under Main Narrator Settings box, do one or more of the following:
To hear what you type
Select the Echo User's Keystrokes checkbox.
To hear background events, such as notifications
Select the Announce System Messages checkbox.
To hear an announcement when the screen scrolls
Select the Announce Scroll Notifications checkbox.
To start Narrator Minimized
Select the Start Narrator Minimized checkbox.
The next time you start Narrator, it will appear as an icon on the taskbar instead of being open on your screen.
Notes:
- To restore the Narrator dialog box to its full size, click Narrator in the taskbar.