NVDA 2017.2rc1 has just been released for testing. This is a release candidate, which means that unless any critical issues are found, this will be identical to the final 2017.2 release. Highlights of this release include full support for audio ducking in the Windows 10 Creators Update; fixes for several selection issues in browse mode,… Read More
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NVDA 2017.2rc1 Released
Why Can’t NVDA run on Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 S?
With the recent news about Microsoft’s new Windows 10 S, which can only run third party apps from the Windows Store, we’ve been asked by several users whether we can make NVDA available in the Windows Store. In the past few years, users have also asked about making NVDA available for Windows 10 Mobile. Unfortunately,… Read More
In-Process 4th May 2017
This week, news about what we’ve all been up to, including preparations for NVDACon, NVDA 2017.2, and an in-depth look at the differences between temporary, portable and installed versions of NVDA.
In-Process 21st April 2017
Exciting new updates on the way, helped along by the team meeting face to face in Brisbane this week.
In-Process 4th April 2017
This week, we’ve got the inside scoop on unit testing, the release of the NVDA Certified Expert accreditation exam, and in case you missed it, a half hour interview the whole team did with JJ of Blind Bargains while we were at CSUN
NVDA Certified Expert Accreditation Now Available
NV Access is very pleased to offer NVDA Certified Expert accreditation. The certification tests your knowledge of all aspects of the free NVDA screen reader. The exam is online and available now at https://certification.nvaccess.org/. Free for anyone to sit, the test is time limited and takes less than an hour. Once you pass the exam,… Read More
In-Process 17th March 2017
The NV Access team are back from CSUN 2017 with updates, information on current projects and a photo of Mick driving a speedboat near an aircraft carrier!
In-Process CSUN 2017
Welcome to a special In-Process, coming to you from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, in San Diego, California, USA. As well as many great meetings and discussions with others in the accessibility industry, this year we are presenting a session titled “NVDA, the free screen reader: 2017 and beyond”. This post will recap some of… Read More
NVDA 2017.1 Released
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2017.1 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, has now been released. Highlights of this release include reporting of sections and text columns in Microsoft Word; Support for reading, navigating and annotating books in Kindle for PC; and improved support for Microsoft Edge. This award-winning… Read More
In-Process 16th Feb 2017
This edition of In-Process sees the release of audio training material, as well as a release candidate for NVDA 2017.1. There is also information about our upcoming appearance and presentation at CSUN.