Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA)
Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) is screen reading software for Windows. It reads aloud the text on screen and provides speech and braille output, helping people who are blind or have low vision to use Windows computers independently.
Key features
- Works with a wide range of apps, including web browsers, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, and Microsoft 365 programmes, such as Word and Excel.
- Supports over 50 languages.
- Automatically reads text under the mouse and can play sounds to help locate the mouse position.
- Talking installer makes setup easier.
Access instructions
- For University-managed devices, install this software from the Software Center.
- For personal devices, you can download the software from NV Access (nvaccess.org).
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Additional information
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows.
- Both AMD64 and ARM64 variants of Windows are supported.
- At least 150 MB of storage space.
Recommended system requirements:
- At least 4 GB of RAM.