Start Narrator minimized

You can set Narrator to open with the settings box displayed, or minimized to the desktop.

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In Microsoft Narrator, under Main Narrator Settings, select:

  • Start Narrator Minimized.

In Microsoft Narrator, under Main Narrator Settings, select:

  • Start Narrator Minimized by pressing ALT+Z.

Screenshot of Narrator minimized

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Narrator Tip

When the Narrator settings window is minimized to the taskbar, you can restore it by pressing ALT+TAB until Microsoft Narrator is selected, then release the keys.



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