Narrator is a screen-reading tool that reads aloud the text and descriptions of elements on your Chromebook screen. It can be helpful for people with visual impairments, but it can also be annoying if you don’t need it. Here are the steps on how to turn off Narrator on your Chromebook:
- Press the “Search” key on your Chromebook keyboard.
- Type “Narrator” into the search bar.
- Click on the “Narrator” app icon.
- Toggle the “Narrator” switch to the “Off” position.
That’s it! Narrator will now be turned off on your Chromebook.
Troubleshooting
If you’re having trouble turning off Narrator, try the following troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure that you’re signed in to your Chromebook with an account that has administrator privileges.
- Restart your Chromebook.
- Check for updates to your Chromebook’s operating system.
- Contact Google support for help.
Additional Tips
Here are a few additional tips for using Narrator:
- You can use the “Narrator” keyboard shortcut (Search + N) to quickly turn Narrator on or off.
- You can change the Narrator voice by clicking on the “Settings” button in the Narrator app.
- You can adjust the Narrator reading speed by clicking on the “Speech rate” button in the Narrator app.
Conclusion
Narrator can be a helpful tool for people with visual impairments, but it can also be annoying if you don’t need it. Fortunately, it’s easy to turn Narrator off on your Chromebook. Just follow the steps above and you’ll be good to go.
