How to Setup Narrator in Microsoft Windows Vista

Windows Vista Start Button Many people enjoy a setting in Windows Vista that allows a Narrator to read the items that are listed on the screen. In this tutorial, you will learn how to start and adjust the Narrator function.

The first thing that you should do is click the "Start" icon on the desktop screen.

Windows Vista Start Menu Once you click on the Start icon, the start menu will appear. Simply find and click on "Control Panel".

Windows Vista Once the Control Panel is open, you will need to locate and click on the "Ease of Access Center".

Microsoft Windows Vista Once the "Ease of Access Center" opens, locate the "Start Narrator" option and click on it to open.

Yes, your computer can talk! Once you click on "Start Narrator", a new window will pop up. This is the "Microsoft Narrator" settings screen. This is where you can customize the Narrator. We will first click on "Voice Settings".

ok! On this screen, you can select a male or a female voice, how fast that they speak, as well as the volume and pitch in which they speak. Once done, click "OK".

If you would like to learn more about Narrator, simply go to "Help" on the Microsoft Narrator settings screen, then select "About Narrator". Once you are done with the settings screen, hit the close button in the top right hand corner.

A window will pop up asking if you are sure you want to exit Narrator, click "Yes".

You will now be redirected back to the Ease of Access page. Simply hit the "x" in the top right hand corner to close this screen. You have now set up Narrator in Microsoft Windows Vista!