The default synthesizer is at times difficult to understand. To access configuration and help press NVDA+N (Usually Insert+N). The dialogs for program configuration and web navigation differ, but are still intuitive. The Insert key or the Caps Lock can be used as the NVDA key just like JAWS. NVDA uses many of the same hotkeys as JAWS. If you do not wish to donate at first select the Skip Donation This Time link. If you are planning to use NVDA long-term this is recommended because it supports a great cause. On the Download page they request a donation to support the project. The links below give access to the homepage and download pages for NVDA. NVDA is great for situations where JAWS is not affordable or for installing quickly on computers to read documents, surf the internet, or check e-mail. This is because JAWS performs better with professional applications.
NVDA also provides touch gestures for touch screen laptops using Windows 8.Įven with these features students that need to use a screen reader for academic and professional use are better served by acquiring a more feature rich product like JAWS. NVDA works with most popular applications like Word, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and will now read in PowerPoint. Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free full function screen reader for Windows XP through Windows 8.
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