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Accessibility

When it comes to hearing, seeing and interacting with a Windows PC, it shouldn’t just be possible. It has to be effortless – for all. That’s why the Windows accessibility features have been designed to adapt to a wider range of abilities.
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Voice access

Features like Voice access let you go without a keyboard and write text just by speaking out loud.

Live captions

Live captions enhances communication for all, benefiting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those in noisy surroundings, by making spoken content more accessible and understandable.

Narrator

Narrator is a built-in screen reader that speaks out loud what is on your screen. Narrator users can customise their speed and volume preferences, and enjoy tasks like browsing the web and reading.

Make Windows easier to see

Windows accessibility can make your text and apps easier to read by adjusting your text size, adding contrast, or even using the built-in magnifying tool.
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Meet Windows 11

Explore what’s new and learn why Windows 11 is the best Windows yet.

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Windows 11 accessibility features

Learn how Windows 11 makes using your PC easier and more accessible for all. 

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