Screen reader Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

A screen reader is a software application that converts text, graphics, and other aspects of a computer interface into spoken words (by text-to-speech) and/or Braille.

A screen reader can read, among others:

• The operating system in general.
• Text-mode programs, like DOS and telnet sessions.
• Any GUI graphics and text on the screen.
• Web browsers and email and usenet clients.
• Office suite programs.

Leading screen readers include:

• JAWS by Freedom Scientific
• Window-Eyes by GW Micro
• Hal by Dolphin
• OutSpoken by Alva Access Group (discontinued for Mac OS 9)
• Speakup, a linux screen reader

In 2004, Apple announced that a future version of OS X would include a full-featured screen reader, later named VoiceOver.

See also

Apple: VoiceOver

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