How to Get Windows 10 to Read Aloud Selected Text Using Narrator

Learn how to use Windows 10 Narrator to read aloud selected text easily with keyboard shortcuts and settings tips.

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To get Windows 10 to read aloud selected text, use the Narrator feature. First, select the text you want read. Then, press Windows Key + Ctrl + Enter to start Narrator. If you prefer, you can enable the ‘Read selected text when you press the narrator command’ option in Narrator settings by going to Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the keyboard shortcut to start Narrator in Windows 10? Press Windows Key + Ctrl + Enter to start the Narrator feature in Windows 10.
  2. How do I enable reading aloud of selected text with Windows 10 Narrator? Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator and enable the 'Read selected text when you press the narrator command' option.
  3. Can Windows 10 Narrator read only the text I select? Yes, by selecting the text and using the Narrator command, Windows 10 can read aloud only the selected portion.

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