How to Disable the Narrator in Windows 10

The Narrator in Windows 10 is a built-in accessibility feature that reads out text on the screen, assisting users with visual impairments. However, if the Narrator has turned on accidentally, its voice can be distracting. In this article, we’ll go over several quick and easy ways to disable the Windows 10 Narrator.

1. Turning Off the Narrator Using a Keyboard Shortcut

The fastest way to turn off the Narrator is by using a keyboard shortcut:

  • Press Win + Ctrl + Enter simultaneously.

This shortcut will instantly toggle the Narrator on or off. It’s especially useful if the Narrator turned on by accident.

2. Disabling the Narrator Through Settings

If the keyboard shortcut doesn’t work, or if you want to ensure the Narrator is fully disabled, follow these steps in the Settings menu:

  1. Open “Settings” by pressing Win + I or by selecting the gear icon in the Start menu.
  2. Go to the “Ease of Access” section.
  3. In the left sidebar, select “Narrator”.
  4. Toggle the “Turn on Narrator” switch to “Off.”

3. Disabling the Narrator Through Task Manager

If the Narrator won’t turn off using the above methods, you can end the task directly through Task Manager:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, or press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select “Task Manager.”
  2. In the list of processes, find Narrator.
  3. Select the Narrator process and click “End Task”.

4. Preventing the Narrator from Starting Automatically

To prevent the Narrator from starting automatically in the future, follow these steps:

  1. Go to “Settings” > “Ease of Access” > “Narrator”.
  2. Scroll down to the “Use Narrator” section.
  3. Uncheck the option “Start Narrator automatically when I sign in”.