Microsoft — assistive technology products
5 products from Microsoft in our assistive technology catalog. Browse models, compare specs, and find vendor listings.
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Windows Narrator
Free
Narrator is the screen reader that comes built into Windows 11, so there is nothing to download or install. It reads aloud what is on the screen, which lets someone who can't see the display use apps, browse the web, and move around Windows. You can adjust how fast it speaks and how loud it is, and it has a scan mode for moving through apps, email, and web pages. Microsoft publishes a full guide to Narrator, in Word and PDF versions in English, plus separate how-to articles for the Start menu, Settings, File Explorer, Office apps, and Teams. Screen readers take practice, so plan on some time with the guide before it feels natural.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Windows Magnifier
Free
Windows Magnifier is a screen magnifier built into Windows that enlarges part or all of what's on your display, so text and images are easier to see. You can turn it on with a keyboard shortcut (Windows logo key + Plus sign) and turn it off with Windows logo key + Esc. It also offers several viewing modes, edge smoothing, and inverted colors, which makes black become white and the reverse. Some people find inverted colors easier on the eyes, and you can try each setting to see what works for you. It can also be set to start automatically on a computer that someone with low vision uses often.
Verified 3 days agoReady to use -
Windows Eye Control
Free
Windows Eye Control lets someone operate a Windows 11 PC with their eyes, using a compatible eye tracker. You look at on-screen controls and the built-in tools to move the pointer, click, and type on an on-screen keyboard. It's a feature of Windows, not a device, so you'll need a supported eye tracker. The supported list includes several Tobii Dynavox models and some laptops and monitors with eye tracking built in. The on-screen keyboard works only with the EN-US layout, and some settings are available only in English. Microsoft notes that a friend, family member, or caregiver may need to help with setup and settings changes.
Verified 3 days agoProfessional guidance helps -
Xbox Adaptive Controller
$99.99
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a flat hub that lets you build a custom game controller from the switches, buttons, mounts, and joysticks that work best for your body. It has 3.5mm jacks and USB ports for plugging those devices in, and each one can stand in for a button, thumbstick, or trigger input. It works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs, and connects by Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or USB. You can remap buttons and save profiles in the Xbox Accessories app, then flip between three of them with the built-in Profile button. The controller alone isn't a full setup: the buttons, switches, and joysticks that plug into it are sold separately.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Windows Voice Access
Free
Voice Access is a built-in Windows 11 feature that lets you run your PC by speaking. You can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and write and read email, and it works without an internet connection. It's a good fit if using a keyboard and mouse is hard or tiring. It's only available on Windows 11 version 22H2 or later, so older PCs will need the update first. A built-in guide walks you through the basic commands and has a practice area, which helps because learning the spoken commands takes some time.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions