Introduction to Narrator ⁠ with Braille ‍

Braille displays can improve accessibility for Windows 10 and ⁠ Windows 11 users who have visual impairments. This chapter includes information on how to use ⁠ a Braille display with Narrator effectively. This manual shows how to utilize Braille irrespective of ⁠ your skills – a beginner or a pro. ⁠

Installing Braille Support ⁠ for Narrator ​

Before utilising a Braille screen with Narrator on Windows, it is essential to ⁠ affirm that Braille support is correctly configured on your personal computer. Follow these steps to set ⁠ up Braille support: ​

Upgrade Narrator’s Braille Support: ⁠Pressing Windows logo key and I ⁠ at once will open Settings. ⁠
Select Applications, then navigate to Options ⁠ and Features > Installed Features. ‍
Search for Accessibility – ⁠ Braille support. ⁠
Besides Braille, expand accessibility to ⁠ encompass other devices. ‌

Install Narrator’s Braille Support: ​

Open the Narrator settings by pressing the Windows logo ⁠ key and Ctrl and the N key. ‌
Press the ‘Access Narrator’s Braille page’ button to ⁠ use a Braille display with Narrator.
Press the ‘Download and install Braille’ button ⁠ to initiate the installation procedure. This process will ⁠ be lengthy.
Restart your gadget after ⁠ downloading is completed. Log back into your device, then ⁠ return to Narrator settings.

Braille Displays paired with ⁠ other screen readers. ⁠

Narrator, Braille display, and third-party screen readers such as ⁠ NVDA may require a Braille display driver adjustment. Follow these steps to ensure seamless switching between ⁠ Narrator and the third-party screen reader: ​

Narrator settings should be opened and the ‘Use a ⁠ braille display with Narrator’ button should be clicked. ​
If your third-party screen reader is supported by ⁠ Braille display, select the corresponding option. ​
This step assists you in shifting from ⁠ the third-party screen reader to Narrator. ‌

Managing and Changing ⁠ Braille Settings ​

Narrator gives options to manage and ⁠ adjust your Braille display settings. In the Braille section of ⁠ Narrator settings, you can: ‍

Activate the Braille screen with the ⁠ ‘Switch on Braille’ switch. ‌
To include your Braille display in your system, choose the manufacturer ⁠ and connection type from Add a Braille display and proceed. ‌

Core Narrator Commands for ⁠ Braille Display ⁠

The majority of Braille displays can be used to interact with applications and ⁠ to navigate through them with the help of twelve fundamental commands. These commands are crucial for efficient usage and ⁠ are listed in the table below: ​

This table allows us to explore the ⁠ Narrator’s capacity for constructing customized tables. ‍

A Braille keyboard can help you to ⁠ type and execute some commands. The table below lists Braille dots and ⁠ their corresponding commands for keyboard input: ‍

The given table depicts a table of Braille ⁠ dots and their corresponding keyboard input. ​

Touch cursors on Braille ⁠ displays: a guide.

Braille display units with touch ⁠ cursors have further features. Working with interactive elements may involve tapping a touch cursor ⁠ above content to execute primary or secondary operations. Besides changing text, relocating the insertion point and navigating menus ⁠ can be accomplished with the help of touch cursors.

Conclusion ​

With the combined efforts of Narrator and Braille displays on Windows 10 and ⁠ 11, blind and visually impaired individuals can easily utilize their PCs. Users can install Narrator and discover its full potential with ⁠ Braille accessibility after they have learned its core commands. Narrator and other screen readers can be used in ⁠ combination to make Windows more inclusive and accessible. ​