Just for the heck of it, I decided to try #AI to fix an addon to run in the latest #NVDA alpha. I knew exactly what was wrong with it: it was importing a module included for #Python 3.11, and new alphas of NVDA are built with Python 3.13. I gave chat GPT the addon file, with this instruction: "In the latest alphas of NVDA, NVDA is now built with Python 3.13. That means this addon won't work. Please fix it." The simple solution would be to go get the right precompiled module from pip. But I didn't know if it would even be able to figure out what a .nvda-addon file was or how to fix it. Turns out it did. It spent six minutes, unpacked the addon, did things to the python code, then gave me back a new .nvda-addon file. But instead of just getting the right version of the module, it...rewrote the entire addon to not use that module. And its rewrite included some new features, while removing some existing ones. I'm kind of both impressed that it was able to handle the entire task on its own, and baffled that it did it in the hardest possible way. It even updated the manifest file correctly. It also left commented out sections of code, and created some Python files it never wound up using for anything. You could kind of see it doing something, forgetting what it was doing, then going to do the same thing a different way, but not deleting the half-completed evidence of the first attempt it abandoned for some reason. If more and more people use AI, code is going to get really, really weird and organic, y'all.
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Will browsers and screen readers respect the #html lang attribute #WordPress allows us to set on paragraphs?
TL;DR; most browsers "read aloud" feature ignores element specific lang attribute, but dedicated screen readers like #NVDA and Apple #VoiceOver do fairly well!
I've installed the 20 most spoken languages in #europe on my PC and virtual Mac.
Blog post is in the making, so feel free to ask questions and send me on even more side quests 😁
Teaser at oldrup.dk/en/teaser-testing-th…
Teaser: Testing the 20 most spoken languages in Europe, with NVDA and VoiceOver – oldrup.dk
WordPress has basic support for the HTML lang attribute, but how does that actually sound in browsers using assistive technology?Bjarne Oldrup
NVDA 2025.3 Beta 3 is now available for download and testing.
Changes introduced in Beta 3:
- Updates to translations
- Bug fix for SAPI 5 where NVDA did not announce certain gestures
See the release announcement for full changes and download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #PreRelease #NewVersion #Update #Beta #testing #fix #fixes #Software
Ok so does anyone know why with #NVDA I cannot send an email in #Outlook? I hit reply, type the email, and cannot exit the edit area and find the send button. Latest release builds of Windows 11 pro, and Nvda 225. @main @mastoblind @NVAccess
One of the benefits of eSpeak-NG is that it doesn't make assumptions like reading "CUP" is Cuban Pesos (hello US OneCore voices) - but the flip side is that eSpeak will read the year 1987 as "nineteen hundred eighty seven". If you'd like it to read that as "nineteen eighty seven" & learn a little #regex on the way, then @fastfinge has you covered with the "Correcting Years With NVDA and Espeak" blog post: stuff.interfree.ca/2025/08/28/…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Tips #Accessibility
If the title of this one doesn't interest you, the contents sure won't! Correcting Years With #NVDA and #Espeak: stuff.interfree.ca/2025/08/28/correct-years-with-nvda-and-espeak.html#regexp#blind#screenreader#a11y#accessibility
Has anyone started a set of #NVDA dictionaries for the #blastbay#TTS voices yet? Now that the SAPI bugs in #NVDA are fixed, I'm trying them out for a while. Problems I'm noticing: number reading is...weird. And change pitch for capitals doesn't work. Also, a set of NVDA dictionaries will be really badly needed. It's not as bad as eloquence, but I've got five entries after just a few minutes use. But these on Windows and the Siri voices on IOS could maybe, finally, perhaps, get me off eloquence.
so here we are maybe a week and a half or so, and I have been using #NVDA 99 percent of the time, and I still have the station playlist studio addon disabled, and I still haven't seen any major system slowdowns or anything like that. I think we can safely say at this point that addon is what was causing my very randum slowdowns, and freezes. I can't believe I have been using NVDA this much lately. I will say that if it wasn't for a few things I would probibly convert to NVDA on a more perminate basus. there are a few things that keep me from doing that though, so while I will continue to use NVDA most of the time, there are just things that I will be keeping JFW on here for.
NV Access is very pleased to announce an update to our highly-praised "Microsoft Excel with NVDA" training module!
This extensive rewrite includes new topics like Pivot Tables, plus bonus topics & more.
Purchase it on its own: nvaccess.org/product/microsoft…
Or in the NVDA Productivity Bundle: nvaccess.org/product/nvda-prod…
Previous purchases: nvaccess.org/my-account/downlo…
Thanks for all feedback!
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Microsoft #MicrosoftExcel #Excel #SpreadSheets #MicrosoftOffice #Office365
To NVDA users: Is anyone else having a problem with the NVDA+D keystroke to read additional details on something. Specifically, I went and tried to read the long description on a table in Word and while the long desc was in the description field, the file was a .docx, I am using 2025.2 of NVDA, Word365, and nothing I have tried returns anything but "No Additional details." Just reaching out in case there is something I missed. Tagging the professionals too.
NVAccess@fosstodon.org
#NVDA #screenreader #word365
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#NVDA #screenreader #word365
Hi! Is there any chance we can encourage you to trend #NVIDIA when that's the company you mean, please? I know what their NASDAQ handle is, but #NVDA is much more widely known as the name of the screen reader we make and the #NVDA hashtag is very widely used for the screen reader. It will save both our communities polluting each other's feeds. If you'd like to find out more about the screen reader, our website is nvaccess.org/ - Thank you!
NVIDIA posted 69% revenue growth to $44B, eyeing $45B next quarter. But sky-high expectations, chip export bans to China, and AI market uncertainty keep shares volatile despite 1300% gains in 5 years.
#NVIDIA #NVDA #AI #TechStocks #StockMarket #Semiconductors #TECHi
Read Full Article Here : - techi.com/nvidia-stock-could-c…
NVIDIA’s Stock Could Collapse Even With 70% Revenue Growth
NVIDIA's 70% revenue growth is impressive, but with high expectations and geopolitical risks, its stock is at risk of a sharp drop. Will the AI hype continue?Warisha Rashid (TECHi)
Now this is a first for me. Seeing #NVDA read absolutely nothing from a program. this is me in the StemRoller program, and as you will hear when I tab threw it, all you hear is the NVDA sounds addon playing the different sounds for things like an edit box, or a button. when I attempt to use the arrow keys, you will hear nothing at all.
Hi everyone, NVDA 2025.3 Beta 2 is now available! nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3b…
Updates include:
Bug fix for responsiveness issues with SAPI 5. We think we have fixed most of the SAPI 5 bugs now - PLEASE test this version if you use SAPI 5 and let us know.
Bug fix for Turkish Braille tables
Updates to translations
This week's In-Process is out. Featuring all the news on NVDA 2025.2, info on the upcoming NVDA 2025.3, a recap on restarting after updating (no we're not about to enforce that!) and a look into the namesake feature of Microsoft Windows... and just how complicated ARE the Windows+arrow key commands? (Very, but we break it down for you!) All that and more, available now: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-2…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Windows #Desktop #NewVersion #NewRelease #FOSS #News #Newsletter
Following a discussion in the user group, which essentially revolved around "After updating to a new version of NVDA, it should FORCE you to restart the PC", I thought I'd just ask here: SHOULD NVDA force you to restart the PC after updating? (The argument being, that sometimes we see quirky behaviour after updating but before restarting. Currently we simply advise you to restart if you encounter something unexpected).
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Poll #Update #Updates #Question
- Yes, NVDA should force you to restart after updati (14%, 12 votes)
- No, don't make me restart after updating. (85%, 73 votes)
We approve use of #NVDA every day of the week! We do firmly believe it is the best screen reader on the market ;)
(Yes, I know you meant Non-Violent Direct Action - we are much more used to it as the name of the "Non Visual Desktop Access" screen reader used by blind people around the world)
#resist #actives #antifa #politics #palestineaction #refugeeswelcome #nrm #forevereuropean Is it me? It's that time of year when organisers get organised only to find just how many 'virtue signallers' there are amongst our numbers. Please note I do not march on Saturdays, only aggravates the tourists. I'm a 'stop the city' #polltax vet. Effective #NVDA needs to be targeted. Weds / Thurs best for #westminster
Have you completed the 2025 NVDA Satisfaction Survey? It's a short 3 question survey, but it's a great chance to have your say on the most popular free screen reader for Windows! What are we doing well? What can we improve? Please let us know: nvaccess.org/survey
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Survey #Feedback #Accessibility #Input #HelpUs #WhatDoYouThink?
NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025
At NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users. Plus, we like to understand clearly what is important to you and also identify what we can do more effectively.Google Docs
anyone familiar with VSCode and Jupyter notebooks on here?
we're switching to VSCode in our computer science class this year; my question is, how accessible are Jupyter notebooks to screen readers? are there any pitfalls we need to be aware of? what keyboard shortcuts do we need to know?
#Accessibility #Blind #Python #VSCode #NVDA
ok, I just disabled the station playlist studio addon for #NVDA, and restarted NVDA, so lets see what happens.
looking at this #NVDA log trying to see if I can figure this out, one thing I am seeing a whole olot of is from the studio addon, and I am not even touching the stuff for studio. oh sure studio is running in the background as that is what is running my stations automation, but I am not seeing things for other addons, just the studio one. a lot of the lines look something like this.
DEBUG - external:appModules.splcommon.splbase.studioAPI (22:29:41.255) - MainThread (15036):
SPL: Studio API wParem is 0, lParem is 124
DEBUG - external:appModules.splcommon.splbase.studioAPI (22:29:41.255) - MainThread (15036):
SPL: Studio API result is 71
NVDA 2025.3 Beta 1 is available for testing! Improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5, Braille, Add-on Store, and more! Read the full update and downloaad from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Testing #Beta #PreRelease #News #Update
ok, I really need help fixing this whole being able to up and down arrow in a listbox of things in my browser when I am using #NVDA. something is breaking it, and I don't know why. I now can't even select what phone to install an app on.
a few more #NVDA questions. Lets say I all of a sudden have the freezing issue I am talking about. do I stop what I am doing right away, and do the view log right away to see if something shows up at that time? If I do find what the NVDA devs are after, how do I send it to them? meaning where is the file I need to send to them, and what is the best method of getting the log to them? I assume there are some of you that have done this loads of times, so you might know the answers to these questions.
nevermind, I just found it. now my #NVDA should be logging debugging. now should I restart NVDA to make it start doing it, or will the log file change right away to having the debug stuff?
how to I change the logging levil of #NVDA to I the the devs said debug, so that I can try tracking down this randum freezing thing? I am trying to find it, and am not having much luck.
If it wasn't for the horrible clicks between every sentence, this would be a good #TTS option for an #NVDA#screenreader addon. It runs realtime, even in the browser: clowerweb.github.io/kitten-tts-web-demo/
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2025.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version.
Full info & Download at: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2/
This release includes improvements in Windows 11, browse mode, and Microsoft Word. Plus improved Braille display support, updated LibLouis and eSpeak-NG & more!
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11y #News #Update
Who is excited for NVDA 2025.2?!
Not long now!
(If you want more of a sneak peak, while we wait for the final version, do try the Release Candidate here: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2r… )
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #NewVersion #Exciting #Anticipation #Release #NewRelease
On the other hand, insertion of comments (ctrl-alt-c) is still inaccessible with #LibreOffice Writer and #NVDA. #a11y
I must admit I was dismayed when I read about the price increases for #JAWS. I’ve been using it for nearly 20 years. I’m no expert, but I’ve got it set up the way I like it to do the things I need to do. I’ve still got a year left on my latest SMA, but at treble the price, can I justify taking out the new Home subscription. I suppose it works out at around £35 per month, and a screen reader is essential for me, but many folk won’t be able to afford that, especially as it’s only available through an annual payment.
Maybe it’s time to try #NVDA.
#Accessibility
Maybe it’s time to try #NVDA.
#Accessibility
It's here! The NVDA 2025.2 Release Candidate is available: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2r…
We encourage ALL users to try this before we declare it is stable. Please see tips on how to test without affecting your installed copy in this week's In-Process: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-4…
NVDA 2025.2 includes improvements in Windows 11, browse mode & Microsoft Word. Plus updates to eSpeak-NG & LibLouis, new device support & more!
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Release #Update #NewVersion #PreRelease #test #Testing #FOSS #FLOSS
Our In-Process blog is out! This week featuring:
- NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025
- NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5
- How to test an NVDA Beta?
- Extra voices updates (Including Eloquence and Vocalizer)
Read more at:
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-4…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Blog #News #Newsletter #Update
Remind me what the fiasco was with the built-in remote? While I use #NVDA, it's not my every dday use screen reader. I mainly use it for gaming ATM
Looking at the #NVDA road map, it seems like they have two goals in mind for the future.
1: Fill the thing with AI and bloat (See the built-in remote fiasco. That was just the start.)
and
2: Collect more and more user data.
How about we not do that, please?
Wanted to test NVDA 2025 DotPad support. But I didn't see DotPad in the list of Braille Displays combo box. Using NVDA 2025.1.2 here. CC @NVAccess
#NVDA #ScreenReader #Braille #Accessibility.
#NVDA #ScreenReader #Braille #Accessibility.
If you're keen to try the beta, but aren't sure how, download & run it just like any other copy of NVDA!
You can install it, but we recommend most users create a portable copy. Tips here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-9…
Particularly test any highlighted features or those mentioned in the change log.
GitHub is the best place to report issues - steps here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
Or ask here or via email!
What other tips would experienced users give new testers?
#NVDA #NVDAsr #beta #Test #PreRelease