We’re constantly adding new enhancements, improvements, and features to Microsoft Edge, so keep your browser up to date to enjoy the latest additions. Menus now support underline access keys on Windows.įor more info on accessibility, refer to Accessibility features in Microsoft Edge.Ĭheck for a new version and update to the latest one You can select text with your keyboard by turning on caret browsing (F7). Tooltips appear on keyboard focus and include keyboard shortcuts. For the list of shortcuts, go to Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge. You can navigate Microsoft Edge using the same keyboard shortcuts that you know from Windows. The Windows Ease of Access features are now integrated to Microsoft Edge with closed captions and appearance enhancements. Microsoft Edge supports the Windows high contrast theme and improved text scaling. Check out the accessibility enhancing features we’ve added in the new Microsoft Edge: We try to make browsing with assistive technologies as easy and intuitive as possible. What’s new in Microsoft Edge accessibility We’ve tested the instructions with Narrator, JAWS, and NVDA, but it might work with other screen readers as long as they follow common accessibility standards and techniques.

If you’ve used an older version of Microsoft Edge, you’ll notice that some things have changed, but we’ve got you covered. Keep checking back on this article to find out about new accessibility features and more!

We’re excited to walk you through the accessibility enhancements we’ve added to the new Microsoft Edge and show you how to use your screen reader and keyboard to make sure that you’re using the very latest version, so you can enjoy the smoothest possible browsing experience.

Transifex accessibility screen reader