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Turning a screen reader on changes how the device responds to touch and keys. Read the “After it’s on” notes for your platform before you start navigating.
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Quick reference: how to turn on the screen reader
| Device | Screen reader | Fastest way on | Settings route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 and 11 | Narrator | Ctrl + Windows logo key + Enter | Settings > Accessibility > Narrator |
| iPhone | VoiceOver | Ask Siri, use Control Center (if added), or use the Accessibility Shortcut (if configured) | Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver |
| iPad | VoiceOver | Same options as iPhone are likely, but confirm on your device | Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver |
| Android phone or tablet | TalkBack | Hold both volume keys during setup; say “Turn on TalkBack” to Google Assistant if it’s set up | Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > Use TalkBack |
| Chromebook | ChromeVox | Ctrl + Alt + Z; on a tablet, hold both volume buttons for five seconds | System menu > Settings > Accessibility |
Windows 10 and 11: Narrator
Turn it on
- Shortcut: press Ctrl + Windows logo key + Enter. Narrator is part of Windows, so there’s nothing to install.
- Settings: open Settings > Accessibility > Narrator and switch Narrator on.
After it’s on
The same Narrator settings page is where you customize voice and speech and set up braille. Microsoft’s Narrator guide covers startup, navigation, speech and braille. Some newer Narrator features depend on your Windows version, so an option in the guide may not appear on an older build.
To silence speech without closing Narrator, Microsoft’s current guide lists Narrator key + Shift + S. That only mutes speech; Narrator keeps running. Confirm the shortcut on your Windows version.
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iPhone and iPad: VoiceOver
iPhone: ways to turn it on
- Settings: go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver and turn on VoiceOver.
- Siri: ask Siri to turn on VoiceOver.
- Control Center: this works only if you’ve already added the VoiceOver control.
- Accessibility Shortcut: this works only if you’ve configured it for VoiceOver.
After it’s on
Apple Support states: “When VoiceOver is on, you must use VoiceOver gestures to operate iPhone.” Ordinary taps and swipes no longer behave as before. Apple includes a VoiceOver Tutorial and a safe practice area for trying gestures without changing anything on the phone. Use them first.
iPad
VoiceOver is also Apple’s screen reader on iPad. The route should match the iPhone’s: open Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver. Labels and shortcut options can differ by iPadOS version, so check what your iPad displays. If you can’t find it, use the search field in Settings.
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Android phones and tablets: TalkBack
Ways to turn it on
- Settings: open Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack, then choose Use TalkBack.
- During device setup: hold both volume keys for a few seconds.
- Shortcut: Google documents setting up a TalkBack shortcut in accessibility settings so you can start it later without menus.
- Google Assistant: if it’s set up, say “Turn on TalkBack.”
- External keyboard: Google lists Action + Alt + T, but only on the latest Android, version 16.
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Google warns that the route and shortcuts vary by manufacturer, Android version and TalkBack version. If the path above doesn’t match your phone, search Settings for “TalkBack” or check your phone maker’s help pages.
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- Keyboard: press Ctrl + Alt + Z from any page. Pressing it again toggles ChromeVox.
- Tablet mode: hold both volume buttons for five seconds.
- Settings: open the system menu, then Settings > Accessibility, and enable the screen reader.
The same Accessibility menu lists Select to Speak. That is a separate feature: it reads out content you select, not the whole screen. If you need full nonvisual navigation, you want the screen reader, not Select to Speak.
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What to know before you switch one on
- Nothing extra is required. Braille displays and external keyboards are optional aids or shortcuts, not prerequisites.
- Touch behaves differently. On iPhone and Android, learn the focus and activation gestures first, using the built-in tutorial.
- Settings are the dependable route. Shortcuts are faster but depend on platform, device and version. When one fails, go through Accessibility settings.
- Know your exit before you start. Use the same method you used to turn it on: the keyboard toggle on Windows and Chromebook, or the same Accessibility settings screen on phones and tablets.
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