Windows 11 includes several built-in accessibility features designed to enhance usability for users with varying needs. Mastering these shortcuts can significantly improve the experience for individuals requiring additional assistance. Here are some key accessibility shortcuts for Windows 11:
1. Narrator
- Turn Narrator On/Off:
Ctrl + Win + Enter- Narrator is a screen-reading app that helps you use Windows without a screen. This shortcut toggles it on and off.
2. Magnifier
- Turn Magnifier On/Off:
Win + Plus (+)orWin + Esc- Magnifier enlarges part or all of your screen so you can see words and images better.
- Zoom In/Out:
Win + Plus (+)/Win + Minus (-)- Allows you to zoom in or out using the Magnifier tool.
3. High Contrast
- Turn High Contrast On/Off:
Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen- This shortcut toggles high contrast mode, which increases the color contrast of text and images on your computer screen to make them more distinguishable and easier to read.
4. Color Filters
- Turn Color Filters On/Off:
Win + Ctrl + C- Color filters change the color palette on the screen to help those with color blindness better distinguish between colors such as red and green.
5. Sticky Keys
- Enable/Disable Sticky Keys:
Shift(Press five times)- Sticky Keys allows you to use key combinations involving the Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Windows logo keys by pressing one key at a time instead of together.
6. Toggle Keys
- Turn Toggle Keys On/Off:
Num Lock(Hold for 5 seconds)- Toggle Keys play a sound whenever you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock. This feature is useful to prevent accidental mode switches.
7. Filter Keys
- Turn Filter Keys On/Off:
Right Shift(Hold for 8 seconds)- Filter Keys ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates, which is helpful for users with tremor or those who press keys unintentionally.
8. Speech Recognition
- Start Listening:
Win + Ctrl + S- This shortcut starts Windows Speech Recognition, allowing you to control your computer using voice commands.
9. Ease of Access Center
- Open Ease of Access Settings:
Win + U- This opens the Ease of Access settings where you can customize accessibility options based on your needs.
10. Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts
- Open On-Screen Keyboard:
Win + Ctrl + O- Opens Windows’ on-screen keyboard which is useful if you have difficulty using a physical keyboard.
11. Hearing
- Turn Subtitles On/Off for Multimedia: When media is playing, right-click or use touch gestures to bring up the media controls and turn on subtitles if available.
