David, I kind of thought that was the case, but just wanted to be
sure. Thanks for never making me feel like the computer dummy I am
:-)
Jan
On 6/5/19, David Goldfield <david.goldfield@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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Your question is actually a good one. In order for this command to speak
a summary of the Web page you must have Narrator running. This means
that, while Narrator is running, your other screen reader or screen
readers which you have installed must be unloaded. Think of it as
pressing an NVDA command, like insert+C, which speaks the contents of
the Windows clipboard. If you want that hotkey to work you must first
run NVDA. This new summary feature is a shortcut key unique to Narrator
and so you first have to start Narrator in order for that key to work.
On 6/5/2019 1:53 PM, Jan Lattuca wrote:
Okay: another stupid question. When this new Narrator command comes--
out in the fall, does one need to disable the default screen reader to
get the webpage summary?
Jan
On 5/27/19, David Goldfield <david.goldfield@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Windows Report – Windows 10 and Microsoft News, How-to Tips - Saturday,You are invited to visit the moderator's Web site at
May
25, 2019 at 10:41 AM
New Narrator command gives you a summary of the webpage you’re on
[https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/narrator-webpage-summary-windows-10.jpg]
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is
here<https://windowsreport.com/download-install-windows-10-may-2019-update/>
but that doesn’t mean the Redmond giant stopped thinking about how to
further improve the OS.
A new OS version is scheduled for release this fall. Let’s see that new
features we can expect to get.
Well, Microsoft is planning to introduce some major changes to the
Narrator
app in Windows 10 20H1.
If you’re an Insider, you can already try out the new features. Narrator
came with major accessibility improvements in the latest Windows 10 20H1
builds.
Indeed, most of these new features are related to Windows 10’s screen
reader
application. Microsoft improved how Narrator works in Google Chrome.
The company has always focused on offering different built-in
accessibility
features<https://windowsreport.com/pc-voice-control-windows-10/> in all
versions of Windows. These features specifically help disabled users.
However, some of these features come in handy for regular users as well.
Windows Narrator is one of those features that was initially introduced
for
visually impaired
users<https://windowsreport.com/screen-reading-software/>.
This screen-reading tool reads interface elements and text displayed on
your
screen. It can even describe the images on the screen and supports 35
different languages.
Let’s have a quick look at how Microsoft improved Narrator app.
Narrator generates a summary of a web page
Microsoft introduced a new command in the tool that allows Windows 10
users
to generate a summary of an entire webpage you are currently reading.
You
can simply hit Narrator + S to highlight hyperlinks, headings and
landmarks.
Improved data table reading
The narrator can now efficiently read data tables. When the Narrator
navigates within a column or row, it no longer repeats header
information.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a bunch of features for Narrator
app.
The company eliminated the need to download language packages and stated
that users can now download more
voices<https://windowsreport.com/unlock-new-text-to-speech-voice-windows-10/>.
Microsoft also added the option to switch between main actions on
Narrator
Home.
RELATED ARTICLES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:
https://windowsreport.com/windows-10-narrator-summary-webpage/
David Goldfield
Assistive Technology Specialist
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