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NVDA 2021.2rc1 available for testing

The Release Candidate (RC) of NVDA 2021.2 is now available for download and testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2021.2 release. Highlights NVDA 2021.2 introduces preliminary Windows 11 support. While Windows 11 is yet to be… Read More

In-Process 3rd September 2021

We’re continuing to get closer to the release of NVDA 2021.2, so let’s dive into that first of all this week: NVDA 2021.2 We are moving closer to the release of NVDA 2021.2. The NVDA 2021.2 Beta 1 has been available for several weeks and we’re encouraged that it is working smoothly by all reports.… Read More

In-Process 19th August 2021

In recent editions, we’ve covered some of the new features in NVDA 2021.1. The exciting news this time, is we’re already up to a beta of NVDA 2021.2! NVDA 2021.2 Beta 1 NVDA 2021.2 Beta 1 is now available for testing. There are a couple of big things for this release: NVDA 2021.2 introduces preliminary… Read More

NVDA 2021.2beta1 Available for Testing

Beta1 of NVDA 2021.2 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome you to download the beta and provide feedback. NVDA 2021.2 introduces preliminary Windows 11 support. While Windows 11 is yet… Read More

In-Process 30th July 2021

It’s the end of July already – 2021 is moving! Let’s start with something else which is disappearing fast: Basic Training Sale The response to our Basic Training for NVDA sale has been phenomenal. Many people have taken advantage of it and are enjoying improving their skills with NVDA. However, the sale must come to… Read More

In-Process 16th July 2021

The big news this week is the release of NVDA 2021.1. You’ve waited long enough, so let’s get into it: NVDA 2021.1 NVDA 2021.1 is now available for all users. NVDA 2021.1 includes optional experimental support for UIA in Excel and Chromium browsers. There are fixes for several languages, and for accessing links in Braille.… Read More

NVDA 2021.1 Released

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2021.1 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. NVDA 2021.1 includes optional experimental support for UIA in Excel and Chromium browsers. There are fixes for several languages, and for accessing links… Read More

NVDA 2021.1rc2 available for testing

Release Candidate 2 (RC2) of NVDA 2021.1 is now available for download and testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2021.1 release. Changes from RC1: Updates to translations. Highlights NVDA 2021.1 includes optional experimental support for UIA… Read More

NVDA 2021.1rc1 available for testing

The Release Candidate (RC) of NVDA 2021.1 is now available for download and testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2021.1 release. Highlights NVDA 2021.1 includes optional experimental support for UIA in Excel and Chromium browsers. There… Read More

In-Process 1st July 2021

Welcome to July! We’re halfway through 2021 already, how time flies! This week, we’ve got news on NVDA 2021.1 Release Candidate, Windows 11 and our Basic Training Sale. Plus, a tip on using Web Apps which have their own keystrokes with NVDA. BREAKING NEWS: NVDA 2021.1 Release Candidate is now available. This post has been… Read More