在之前的文章中，我谈到了Windows 8.1中的(Windows 8.1)讲述(Narrator)人工具，以及它是如何从Windows 7版本中得到极大改进的。在Windows 8.1中，它实际上是值得使用的，并且有很多选项可以让它按照您的方式工作。讲述(Narrator)人将阅读您屏幕上的内容，您现在可以选择三种计算机生成的声音，这些声音听起来更像是真实的语音而不是计算机。但是，由于它是Windows 8.x操作系统中的自定义，因此您也可以从PC 设置(PC Settings)中使用此工具，并通过触摸设备启动它，而不仅仅是从桌面(Desktop)启动。以下是如何启动和配置讲述人(Narrator), 使用PC 设置(PC Settings)。
在PC 设置(PC Settings)中哪里可以找到讲述人(Narrator)
在 Windows 8.1 中，您还可以通过PC 设置访问(PC Settings)讲述人(Narrator)。如果您还不熟悉PC 设置(PC Settings)，请阅读我们的详尽教程：访问 PC 设置的(Access PC Settings)六种(Six)方法。
进入PC 设置(PC Settings)主屏幕后，查看屏幕左侧的选项，然后选择轻松访问(Ease of Access)。
在“轻松访问”(Ease of Access)屏幕上，您还会看到屏幕左侧列出的所有选项。讲述(Narrator)人位于列表顶部，默认情况下处于选中状态。
您将看到干净、布局合理且易于使用的Windows 8.1设置屏幕。屏幕不包含在桌面上打开(Desktop)讲述(Narrator)人时将看到的所有选项的列表，但最有用的设置在那里。如果您想直接从桌面(Desktop)全面了解如何使用此工具，我们建议您阅读本指南：如何在Windows 8.1台式(Desktop)电脑上使用讲述人。
此屏幕上的选项用于设置讲述(Narrator)人的开/关、您听到的声音（及其相关设置）、讲述(Narrator)人将为各种操作播放的声音以及光标和键(cursor and keys)的选项。
每个选项都有一个滑动开关(slider switch)。正如您可能想象的那样，在打开讲述(Narrator)人之前，您无法更改任何设置。之后，所有选项都设置为“开(On)”，除了最后一个，即触摸屏滑动输入选项。您将需要对所有设置进行试验，以查看最适合您的设置。
讲述(Narrator)人打开后，其图标会出现在桌面(Desktop)的任务栏中。但是，默认情况下它会在启动时最小化。
从PC 设置(PC Settings)探索讲述人中的选项(Narrator)
接下来，我们想解释一下PC 设置(PC Settings)中的所有讲述(Narrator)人设置：
声音(Voice)- 在这里您可以选择您想听到的声音。再次，在英语版本(language version)中，您可以选择David（标准的美国男性）、Hedda（混合了德语和英语(German and English)的女性声音）、Hazel（女性英国英语）和Zira（标准的美国女性）。您可以选择声音说话的速度，并且可以控制声音的音高。值得尝试一下这些设置，以了解它们如何改变声音。我发现默认设置非常令人愉快。
您听到的声音(Sounds you hear)- 您可以在此处配置讲述(Narrator)人为您朗读的内容。选择是：
"Read hints for controls and buttons" - this works like an audible version of ToolTips
"Characters you type" - unless you are a very slow hunt-and--peck typist, Narrator won't be able to keep up with you and I'd suggest turning this off
"Words you type" - the usefulness of this also depends on how fast you type; as a very fast typist I immediately turned it off
"Lower the volume of other apps when Narrator is running" - if you need to hear what Narrator says, and if the apps you are using make a lot of noise, this one should be left on
“播放音频提示”("Play audio cues") ——讲述(Narrator)人有自己的一套声音，当某些动作发生时它会播放；你应该试验一下，看看它是否对你有用
光标和键(Cursor and keys)- 本部分涉及讲述人(Narrator)光标（一个蓝色框(blue box)，框出讲述人(Narrator)正在阅读的内容）和键盘。选择是：
"Highlight the cursor" - if you don't like the blue box, you can hide it
"Have insertion point follow Narrator" - this actually means that Narrator follows if you navigate from item to item with the tab key
“当我将手指从键盘上移开时激活触摸键盘上的按键”("Activate keys on touch keyboard when I lift my finger off the keyboard") ——这个专门针对通过在按键之间滑动手指来打字的触摸屏用户；讲述(Narrator)人不会尝试阅读您略过的所有其他按键，并且只会在您将手指从按键上移开时才说些什么
使用讲述人
一旦讲述(Narrator)人启动，无论您是如何完成的，它的工作方式都与在桌面(Desktop)上一样。正如您将看到的那样，讲述(Narrator)人在触摸屏设备上也能正常工作，正如我们在此处看到的，它可以通过PC 设置(PC Settings)轻松配置。
如果您在触摸屏设备上使用过讲述(Narrator)人，请在下面的评论中告诉我们您对它的看法。我没有触摸屏，所以我真的很想听听您的意见。
How to Start And Configure Narrator Through PC Settings in Windows 8.1
In previous аrticles, I have talked about the Narrator tool in Windows 8.1 and how it has been vastly improved from the Windows 7 version. In Windows 8.1 it's actually worth using and there are plenty of options to make it work your way. Narrator will read what's on your screen, and you now have your choice of three computer generated voices that sound more like real speech than a computer. But, as it is the custom in Windows 8.x operating systems, you can use this tool also from PC Settings and start it from a device with touch, not just from the Desktop. Here's how to start and configure the Narrator, using PC Settings.
Where to Find Narrator in PC Settings
In Windows 8.1, you can also reach Narrator through PC Settings. If you aren't yet familiar with PC Settings, read our thorough tutorial: Six Ways to Access PC Settings.
Once you're on the main PC Settings screen, look at the choices on the left side of your screen and choose Ease of Access.
On the Ease of Access screen, you'll see all the options listed on the left side of the screen as well. Narrator is at the top of the list and is selected by default.
You'll see the clean, well laid out and easy to use Windows 8.1 settings screen. The screen doesn't contain list all the options you'll see when you open Narrator on the Desktop but the most useful settings are there. If you want a complete overview of using this tool straight from the Desktop, we recommend you to read this guide: How to Use the Narrator on Windows 8.1 Desktop PCs.
The options on this screen are for setting Narrator on/off, the voice you hear (and its associated settings), the sounds Narrator will play for various actions, and the options for your cursor and keys.
Each choice has a slider switch. As you might imagine, you can't change any of the settings till Narrator has been switched on. After that, all the options are set to On except the final one, which is the touch-screen type-by-sliding option. You will want to experiment with all the settings to see what works best for you.
Once Narrator is turned on, its icon appears in the taskbar on the Desktop. However, it's minimized on startup by default.
Exploring the options in Narrator from PC Settings
Next, we would like to explain all the Narrator settings found in PC Settings:
Voice - here's where you pick the voice you want to hear. Once again, in the English language version, you can choose David (standard male American), Hedda (female voice that speaks a mix between German and English), Hazel (female British English), and Zira (standard female American). You can choose the speed at which the voice speaks, and you can control the pitch of the voice. It's worth playing around with those settings to hear how they change the voices. I found the default settings very pleasant.
Sounds you hear - this is where you configure what Narrator reads for you. The choices are:
"Read hints for controls and buttons" - this works like an audible version of ToolTips
"Characters you type" - unless you are a very slow hunt-and--peck typist, Narrator won't be able to keep up with you and I'd suggest turning this off
"Words you type" - the usefulness of this also depends on how fast you type; as a very fast typist I immediately turned it off
"Lower the volume of other apps when Narrator is running" - if you need to hear what Narrator says, and if the apps you are using make a lot of noise, this one should be left on
"Play audio cues" - Narrator has its own set of sounds that it plays when certain actions take place; you should experiment with this to see if it is useful for you
Cursor and keys - this section deals with the Narrator cursor (a blue box that frames what Narrator is reading) and the keyboard. The choices are:
"Highlight the cursor" - if you don't like the blue box, you can hide it
"Have insertion point follow Narrator" - this actually means that Narrator follows if you navigate from item to item with the tab key
"Activate keys on touch keyboard when I lift my finger off the keyboard" - this one is specifically for touch screen users who type by sliding their fingers from key to key; Narrator won't try to read all the other keys you skim over and will only say something when you lift your finger off the keys
Using Narrator
Once Narrator starts, regardless of how you've done it, it works the way as on the Desktop. As you will see for yourself, Narrator works just as well on touchscreen devices and, as we've seen here, it can easily be configured through PC Settings.
If you've used Narrator on a touch-screen device, please tell us what you think of it in the comments below. I don't have a touchscreen, so I'd really like to hear your opinions.
