The screen-reading narrator is an accessibility feature of Windows 10 & 11 that reads out the elements and actions on the screen for users who have visual impairments. It can be a great help for those who need it, but if you don’t want it, you might find it annoying. So, if you want to disable the screen-reading narrator on your Windows 10 & 11 device, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll show you some easy steps to turn off the narrator feature.

Method 1: Using the Settings App (Windows 10 & 11)

The narrator feature can be disabled from the Settings app in Windows 10 & 11. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Click on the Start button on your taskbar and open the Settings app.

Step 2: Once the Settings app is open, click on the Ease of Access option.

Step 3: In the left-hand menu, click on the Narrator option.

Step 4: Toggle the switch to the Off position under the Use Narrator section. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Win + Enter to turn off the narrator.

Method 2: Using the Narrator Shortcut (Windows 10 & 11)

Windows 10 & 11 also has a Narrator shortcut that can be used to turn the feature on or off. Here’s how to use it:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + Enter to open the Narrator feature.

Step 2: Once the narrator is open and running, press the same keyboard shortcut again to turn it off.

Method 3: Using the Control Panel (Windows 10)

The Control Panel can also be used to disable the narrator feature in Windows 10. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: On your taskbar, click on the search bar and type “Control Panel.”

Step 2: From the search results, click on the Control Panel to open it.

Step 3: In the Control Panel, click on the Ease of Access option.

Step 4: Under the Ease of Access Center, click on the “Use the computer without a display” option.

Step 5: Toggle the option “Turn off Narrator” to disable the narrator.