Computer Screen Readers

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NVDA (Windows - Free)

Download and Setup

Download from the official NVDA website

NVDA Screen Reader

Basic Commands

NVDA + Space: Toggle NVDA on/off
NVDA + Arrow keys: Navigate text
NVDA + Tab: Move between elements

Complete Documentation

VoiceOver (Mac - Built-in)

Enable VoiceOver

Command + F5

Apple VoiceOver User Guide

Basic Commands

VO + Arrow keys: Navigate content
VO + Space: Click/activate
VO + U: Use rotor

Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows Shortcuts

Alt + Tab: Switch between applications
Windows + D: Show desktop
Ctrl + S: Save

Microsoft Keyboard Shortcuts

Mac Shortcuts

Command + Tab: Switch between applications
Command + Space: Open Spotlight search
Command + S: Save

Did you know?

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) was created by Michael Curran and James Teh, who are both blind. They developed this free screen reader to provide an accessible solution for people who couldn't afford expensive assistive technology.