Narrator is an accessibility feature on a Windows 10 computer that reads aloud text on the screen and announces notifications when it appears. It's useful for people who need more help with Windows or understanding the screen.

Two ways to stop Narrator are available. You can either use the Narrator controls in the ease of access section or use a keyboard shortcut. If you use Narrator a lot, you might want to memorize it.

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How to turn Narrator on or off on Windows 10 using Settings

This is the first thing. The settings icon looks like a gear if you click the start button.

How to turn off Narrator on Windows 10
You can find the Narrator controls in Settings.
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There are two Click "Ease of access"

There are three. Click "Narrator" on the left side of the screen.

There are four. Clicking on the button labeled "Turn on Narrator" will turn the feature on or off.

How to turn off Narrator on Windows 10
Here is the button for turning Narrator on or off.
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How to turn Narrator on using a keyboard shortcut

You can turn on Narrator by pressing the Windows, Control, and Enter keys at the same time. There will be a dialog box. The narrator begins. If you start it in error, you can either close the window or turn off theNarrator.

How to turn off Narrator on Windows 10
The keyboard shortcut Win+CTRL+Enter opens the Narrator control window.
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You will see the Welcome to Narrator window if you are using Narrator for the first time. If you clear the "show Narrator Home when Narrator starts" option, you won't see it again in the future.

How to turn Narrator off using a keyboard shortcut

The Narrator can be turned off by pressing the Windows, Control, and Enter keys at the same time. The narrator will turn off.

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