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Install Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11

Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11 : Braille is a tactical writing system for visually impaired individuals to read and write. In 1824, it was developed by Louis Braille based on Six-dot system who lost his sight due to an accident at the age of three. Currently, it is used worldwide in Books, Signs, Digital Braille Displays, ATM, etc, to assist visually impaired users. Windows 11 also provides this support for visually impaired users, in this article, we will check out How to Download and Install Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11 with clear steps.

For our _ Visually impaired friends and community members _, tools like Braille displays and Narrator on Windows 11 are more than just features. At Winsides.com, We stand with you, committed to making technology accessible. Together, we can build a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of ability. Let’s get Started.

How to Download and Install Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11?

The steps are simple and quite straight-forward.

  • On Windows 11, Open Windows Settings using the keyboard combination WinKey + I.
  • Once the Windows Settings open, from the left pane , click Accessibility.

Click Accessibility on Windows Settings
Click Accessibility on Windows Settings

  • Under Vision , you can find Narrator. Select Narrator.

Under Vision, open Narrator
Under Vision, open Narrator

  • Narrator Settings will open now. Scroll Down and locate “ Use a Braille Display with Narrator ” under Braille.

Scroll down and locate braille
Scroll down and locate braille

  • You can now find the option “ Use a Braille Display with Narrator “. This option will allow you to add and configure braille displays. Click Download and Install Braille.

Click Download and Install Braille
Click Download and Install Braille

Note : To use Braille Display on Windows 11, you will need to install the software from BRLTTY, and Liblouis distributed by BRLTTY and Liblouis Developers.

  • The system will start downloading the file. The process will take some. Kindly be patient.

Downloading BRLTTY and Liblouis
Downloading BRLTTY and Liblouis

  • Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11 is now is installed. The system will prompt for a restart. Save all your works, and click Restart Now.

Braille with Display Software Downloaded
Braille with Display Software Downloaded

  • After the Restart , navigate back to the Accessibility and then to the Narrator.
  • Now, you can find Turn on Braille is Enabled.

Braille Enabled on Windows 11
Braille Enabled on Windows 11

  • Under Braille Displays and Drivers , click Add a Braille Display.

Add a Braille Display on Windows 11
Add a Braille Display on Windows 11

  • You can select Braille Display Manufacturer , and Connection Type and then click Add.

Choose the Braille Display and Connection Type
Choose the Braille Display and Connection Type

  • That’s it. You can start using Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11.

Take Away:

Braille display with Narrator in Windows 11 offer an essential tool for visually impaired users to navigate and interact with their devices. It helps binding Tactical Reading, and Technology and opens-up a world of possibility. If you have any queries with the above article, kindly let us know in the comment section. For more essential articles, stay tuned to Winsides.Com. Happy Computing! Peace out!

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