Usually, on a 101 keyboard, this key will be in a block of 6 keys, above the arrow keys. For this tutorial, we will be using the insert key as the modifier key (which can be used with other keys to do various tasks). A modifier key modifies another key so it can perform another task. NVDA can have either the insert key, the extended insert key, or the caps lock key as the NVDA modifier key. To turn off NVDA use the Insert key plus the Q key at the same time.These two documents are invaluable and well worth reading when learning how to navigate with NVDA. Here, you will also be able to find the user manual and quick reference guide under the help section. Here, you will be able to change your settings to your liking in NVDA. To get into the preferences menu press the insert and the letter N key to bring it up.

To start NVDA (if it is not running) press the Alt plus the Ctrl and the letter N keys all at the same time.

You will need to be familiar with your tab key and the enter key for this, when installing for the first time. Arrow up and down, left or right to see what is there.

If you then use the up arrow key it will speak the first item on that menu. If you press the windows key a menu will come up. It will make a sound wave sound and be loaded shortly after. When you have first downloaded NVDA from and clicked on it to set it up.it will talk you through the setup process, and once installed will start NVDA. This tutorial is aimed at newcomers to the NVDA screen reader, and its functions using a desktop computer. Some commonly used NVDA screen reader keys and combinations

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