Turn on Audio Description

Set your computer to describe what's happening in videos by hearing an audio description (only available on some videos where video authors have provided this information).

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1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Use the computer without a display.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Use the computer without a display by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Hear text read aloud, select:

  • Turn on Audio Description.
  • Select Save.

Under Hear text read aloud, select:

  • Turn on Audio Description by pressing ALT+I.
  • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.
Screenshot of how to turn on audio descriptions