Accessibility––for everyone on Windows 11
New built-in accessibility features in Windows 11 empower every person to explore and do the things they love.
Vision accessibility features
View things your way––or skip the screen entirely––with visual accessibility features like Windows 11 display and screen-reading features.
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Narrator
Hear what is on your screen with Narrator, Windows built-in screen reader. Narrator simplifies navigation, describes images with a natural, human-sounding voice, 3 and works with your supported Braille device.
Light and colour modification
Adjust for light and colour sensitivity with Windows 11 Dark and Contrast themes. Whether you are sensitive to light or work long hours in front of a screen, you can reduce screen brightness and increase contrast without having to sacrifice aesthetics or quality.
Enlarge your text and cursor
Tailor your screen experience with Windows 11 display and vision settings. Personalise your cursor, text size, colour, and more. You can also zoom in on words and images with Magnifier.
Colour filters
Make subtle colour changes and see the whole picture with Windows 11 colour filters, made to accommodate colour blindness.
Hearing accessibility features
Take in every word with Windows 11 hearing accessibility features like captioning, audio options, and more.
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Live captions
Never miss a word with Windows 11 live captions. Perfect for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, live captions automatically transcribe spoken content from any audio, even the microphone, so you can caption apps and in-person conversations. 4
Make captions work for you
Read the words spoken in videos, TV programmes or films with Windows 11 captions. Customise your caption experience via text size, font, colour, and background.
Single-channel audio
Hear more from your computer with Windows 11 Mono Audio. Combine the left and right stereo audio channels into a single channel to make it easier to hear your computer audio.
Mobility features
Windows 11 Mobility features empower you to interact with your PC in the ways that fit your needs best.
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Voice controls
Make commands and control your PC with your voice using Windows 11 voice access, now in preview. 4 Open and switch between apps, browse the web, read and author emails, and more without needing to use your mouse and keyboard.
Eye control
Navigate your PC and apps with your eyes when using Windows 11 eye control. Feel empowered with eye-tracking-enabled cameras and a simple launch pad. 1
AI-powered voice typing
Use your voice to write a document or email. With Windows 11 voice typing, AI converts your speech to text––even taking care of punctuation.
Neurodiversity and learning accessibility features
Unlock your potential with accessibility tools to enhance focus, attention, reading comprehension, and more.
Immersive Reader
Improve online reading fluency, comprehension, and focus with Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge. Make any web page easier to read by removing visual clutter and customising spacing, colour, zoom, and more.
Focus sessions
Minimise distractions and boost productivity with Windows 11 focus sessions. Focus sessions turns on Do Not Disturb, turns off task bar badges, and integrates with your clock to launch a timer that helps you focus and reminds you to take breaks.
Ready to get started with Windows 11?
Looking for more accessibility resources?
Microsoft Accessibility
It takes all of us to bridge the disability divide and create a more accessible and equitable world. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility in our technology, workforce and workplace.
Accessibility support for Windows
Visit our support site to explore all the ways you can make Windows work better for your needs.
Disability Answer Desk
Contact our Disability Answer Desk by phone, chat, or ASL videophone 2 to troubleshoot and find the right accessibility feature settings for you.
Windows Insider programme
Sign up for Windows Insider to get all the latest features and help shape the future of Windows.
- Screens simulated. Features and app availability may vary by region.
- [1] Eye-tracking hardware sold separately.
- [2] ASL Videophone support is currently offered in the United States only.
- [3] A list of supported languages and available TTS voices in Narrator is available at Appendix A: Supported languages and voices.
- [4] US English only for live captions, and voice access.
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