Microsoft has released a significant update to the Narrator feature in Windows 11, designed to improve accessibility for blind and low-vision users. This enhancement uses artificial intelligence to describe images, charts, and graphs in detail—even when alt text is unavailable.
Key Highlights of the New Feature This advanced tool goes beyond basic descriptions by identifying and explaining: • People, objects, and colors • Text and numerical content • Trends in visual data, such as increases or decreases in stock prices For instance, when opening a graph, Narrator can describe how values change over time, providing a clearer understanding of the visual information. How to Activate the Feature • Press Narrator key + Ctrl + D to generate an instant image description • The required AI model downloads automatically during first-time use • Download progress can be tracked in Settings > Windows Update • In scan mode, press G to move to the next visual or Shift + G to go back Availability This feature is currently available on Copilot+ PCs, with broader support for additional AMD and Intel-based systems expected soon. This update introduces a smarter, more inclusive way to access and interpret visual content directly within Windows 11. -- With regards, [image: NAB Delhi has campus in R.K. Puram, Dwarka and Narela in Delhi] <https://www.nabdelhi.in/> *Helpline for the Blind* *National Association for the Blind* Sector 5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110022 India W: www.nabdelhi.in E: [email protected] T: +91 8826261166 M: +91 9212319672 [image: Connect wiht us, we are on social media] <https://ngo.nabdelhi.in/QR_page/NAB_QR1.html> [image: Donate] <http://www.nabdelhi.in/donate> *Empowered over 1,30,000 visually impaired since 1979* [image: Beyond Eyes Foundation, our social enterprise][image: NAB Delhi has received Best Institution National Award from Government of India] [image: NAB Delhi certified for good governnance by Credibility Alliance] *80G | FCRA | CSR Preferred Partner | Tax exemption in USA 501(c) (3) * Disclaimer: This email and any attachments transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the email from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, or distribution of this email is strictly prohibited. NAB Delhi makes every effort to keep its email communications free from viruses. However, we cannot guarantee that this email or any attachments are free of viruses or other malicious code. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure appropriate measures are taken to scan for viruses. -- -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CADonsatyFOGJFSQZ%3Diy5njr0uYZFrO9JLFCi5T-WCVyp6DU%3Dsw%40mail.gmail.com.
