How to Disable NVDA Screen Reader

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free and open-source screen reader software designed for blind and vision impaired individuals to access and interact with computers. While NVDA can greatly assist those who rely on it, there may be situations where you need to temporarily disable the screen reader. In this article, we will explore how to disable NVDA screen reader.

To begin, let's cover some basic keyboard shortcuts in NVDA:

* Go back to previous heading, landmark, table, focusable item, etc.: Press the 'Alt' + 'Left Arrow' keys.

* Toggle between: radio buttons, list items, tabs (ARIA widget), tree view items (ARIA widget), menu items (ARIA widget) for dialogs: Use the arrow keys or press 'Insert' + 'Space Bar'.

* Announce title of the current foreground window: Press 'WinKey' + 'Alt' + 'T'.

* Show list of all links, headings, and landmarks: Press 'NVDA+N' (or 'NVDA+F7').

* Start reading continuously from this point on: Press 'Ctrl' + 'Shift' + 'R'.

If you want to install NVDA, follow these steps:

1. Go to the official NVDA download page.

2. Select 'Skip donation this time' to proceed with the installation.

This is particularly useful for sighted users who want to learn about NVDA or test it for accessibility purposes.

Additionally, you can turn on Speech Viewer by following these steps:

1. Press 'NVDA' + 'S'.

2. Enabling Speech Viewer opens a window that shows everything NVDA states.

NVDA automatically switches between Browse and Focus modes, but the user can toggle them using Insert + Space Bar.

There are two main modes in NVDA: Browse Mode and Focus Mode.

* Browse Mode: This mode is used when reading documents or web pages. It provides an overview of the content and allows you to navigate through it.

* Focus Mode: This mode is used when entering a form or other fields that require user input. It provides more detailed information about the current focus point and helps users interact with the application.

By understanding these modes and keyboard shortcuts, you can effectively use NVDA for your accessibility needs.

How to disable nvda screen reader