Windows Narrator keeps talking and won't turn off
Windows Narrator is a screen reader that reads content aloud. Turn it off by pressing Ctrl+Windows+Enter or going to Settings → Accessibility → Narrator and toggling it off.
Narrator is a screen reader tool that reads text and menu items aloud for people who are blind or have low vision. When Narrator is on, it speaks everything on your screen. To stop it, use the keyboard shortcut or turn it off in Accessibility settings.
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Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check that you did not accidentally press Ctrl+Windows+Enter - this is the keyboard shortcut that turns on Narrator
- ✓Check if Narrator is actually enabled in Accessibility settings
- ✓Check if the audio is coming from a Narrator window or a different program
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Pressing Ctrl+Windows+Enter to try to turn off Narrator when it is already off - this turns it back on, so do not press it again
- Closing the Narrator window but leaving the feature enabled - you must toggle it off in settings to actually disable it
Signs you need professional help
- If Narrator keeps starting even after you disable it and turn off startup options, there may be a script or malware enabling it. Call us to scan for issues.
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