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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The latest In-Process is out! This time it's all (mostly) about NVDA 2026.3! - NVDA 2026.3 Beta 2 - Changes to Changes - International Communities - Copying last spoken text - Talking about NVDA - Show Screen Overview Read it all at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #New

The NVDA+x double press dialog with the title "Last spoken information" and the text: "A new command, assigned to NVDA+control+x, copies the last spoken information to the clipboard. (#19385, @Cary-rowen)". The dialog has "Copy" and "Close" buttons and has white text on black.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hi everyone, The NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2026 is now open: www.nvaccess.org/survey2026 The survey is anonymous; we encourage you to add comments. We want to hear from as many as possible. Please feel free to pass this on to others. #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Survey #Feedback #Accessibility

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In-Process is out, featuring: - NVDA 2026.2 - The new magnifier - A new beta already? - Resetting to factory defaults Read it all at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News #Updates #Information #Magnifier #beta #reset

Photograph of monitor with NVDA Magnifier at 200% inverted colours and showing the magnifier settings screen with the 2026.2 release post in the background.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

NVDA 2026.2 Release Candidate is now available! We encourage ALL users to try & give feedback! www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Highlights: Magnifier, Improved touch gestures, NVDA+x repeats last, Improved dictionaries, Automatic Braille scrolling & more! #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

Left: NVDA icon and text in white on purple with lighter sunbursts in background.
Right: text "2026.2 Release Candidate Now Available!" in purple on white, all surrounded by white and orange border with faint sunbursts around edge

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

While I plan the next blog post, what did you think of the last edition? Did I cover all the ways you use to get help from within NVDA? www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Perhaps next time, we should cover geting help from others? What would you include? #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Help

Screenshot of NVDA help menu, showing options: "User Guide, COmmands Quick reference, What's new, NV Access web site, Help, training and support, NV Access shop, License, Welcome dialog... and About... NV Access colours of orange, turquoise and purple with white and sunburst design around edge

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Did you read our article about "Characters per line"? How do you have yours set? Are you #Team50? Or #Team250? If you're not sure what any of this is, head over to the blog & check it out: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #Blog #News

NVDA's settings dialog open to the Browse mode settings.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We've got a big In-Process for you this week! - NVDA 2026.1.1 - Running on the sign in screen - NV Access at Sight City - Microsoft Outlook with NVDA module update - Update on ARM Support - Searching for text All here: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #News #Newsletter #SightCity

Photograph of the NVDA General Settings with the mouse pointer hovering over the "Use Currently Saved settings during sign in and on secure screens" button. White and turquoise stripes top and bottom to make a square image.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In-Process is out, featuring all the news on NVDA 2026.1 which is now available, as well as the recent NV Access all-hands, and a handy tip on copying the NVDA version number: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #Accessibility #Newsletter #Blog #Info

NV Access staff and board at the all-hands meeting in Melbourne.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

NV Access are extremely pleased to announce the release of NVDA 2026.1! Please read the full update and download from: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #New #News #Update #ScreenReader #Free #FOSS #FLOSS #NewVersion #NewRelease #Accessibility

Close up of the NVDA notification area icon

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The NVDA 2026.1 Release Candidate is now availbale! This is the last step before the stable release and we ncourage ALL users to download and try out the release candidate. Read the full announcement and download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“NVDA is more than just a screen reader; it is an essential tool for independence. It’s fast, reliable & handles everything from web browsing to complex document editing with ease." – Mister Kane, India #NVDA #NVDAsr #Testimonial

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In-Process is out - a bumper issue this time: - NVDA 20 Years - 20 Years of NVDA Development: A Data-Driven Retrospective - NVDA 2026.1 Beta 13 - NV Access all hands - Selecting cells in Excel - Subscribing via email All this and more at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr

Celebrating 20 years of NVDA (See linked post for description)

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

NVDA's Speech Dictoaries let you replace NVDA reading one thing, with another: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Press NVDA+n, p, d, enter to open the default speech dictionary. Do you use any speech dictionary entries? What do you correct with them? #NVDA #NVDAsr #TipOfTheDay #Tips #Tip

Speech dictionary screen with an entry replacing the pattern "meeting" with "nap"

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 8 is now avaialble from www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes since Beta 7: - Fixed the “Speech style” setting in Math settings being empty when using languages other than English. - Updates to translations. #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #NewVersion #Update #PreRelease #FOSS

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hi everyone, Beta 7 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. Download: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes introduced in Beta 7: Prevented some cases of NVDA crashing on secure screens The empty Bangla translation has been removed. Updates to translations.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

What did you think of our article about add-on development & AI in last week's In-Process #newsletter? Did we cover the main points? Did we miss anything? If you are visual, what did you think of our AI-generated image? www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Newsletter #Addons #Ecosystem

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

NV Access are excited to announce that we will be at Sight City in Germany in May! We're keen to meet NVDA users & like-minded organisations in person in Europe. Unfortunately, we aren't attending CSUN this year. We will keep sharing what is new with NVDA & our roadmap with you here.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Our latest In-Process blog post is out and it's a big one! - NVDA 2025.3.3 - Restarting after updating - Where do you get your info? - #NVDA20 - Thank you Germany! - NVDA 2026.1 Beta 4 - One week with NVDA All that and more right here: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

Image of the BFW NVDA Project team with text "spendenübergabe" (Donation handover) above and "BFW Berufsförderungswerk Würzburg gGmbH" (BFW Vocational Training Center Würzburg) below

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

NV Access is pleased to announce NVDA 2025.3.3 is now available for download. This is a patch release to fix a security issue. Full details & download: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... (For those on the 2026.1 Beta, a beta with this patch will be out soon). #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 1 is now available for testing! Info & Download: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... There are so many updates they won't all fit here, so please read the post at the link! #NVDA #NVAccess #ScreenReader #Beta #FOSS

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Happy World Braille Day! Each January 4th, the birthday of Louis Braille, the day aims "to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind & partially sighted people." #WorldBrailleDay #Braille #Blindness #Accessibility

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

While NV Access enjoy some well earned rest, we may be delayed in replying for the next few weeks. Please do refer to the tips and links in our last In-Process: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... A very Merry Christmas if you celebrate & a safe & happy New Year to all! #NVDA #NVDAsr #Christmas

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Welcome to our last In-Process blog post for 2025! www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Do have a wonderful break if you are having time off, spend time with loved ones, and we look forward to catching up with everyone in 2026! #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Christmas #NewYear

Screenshot of YouTube cover image for NVDA with Digitech Reece video, showing Reece working at his computer, with "Watch on YouTube" and play buttons visible)

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The World #Blind Union General Assembly & World #Blindness Summit was an amazing opportunity to present on the amazing MOVEMENT behind the world's favourite free #screenreader! We have the presentation with transcript, complete with "#NVDA NVDA NVDA!"! www.nvaccess.org/post/world-b...

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

If you saw our post about Reece, the young boy who lobbied for audio description on "Behind the News", you'll love this follow up video he made about NVDA. It is THE feel-good piece this holiday season! www.nvaccess.org/post/NVDA-wi... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #GoodNews #Technology #FeelGood

YouTube preview still of "NVDA with Digitech Reece" with the play button in the middle and "Watch on YouTube" in the lower left. The main image is Reece talking as he sits in front of his computer.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This year's #IDPwD theme is: "Fostering #disability #inclusive societies for advancing social progress" What better way than ensuring everyone has access to, and awareness of #Accessibility of technology. #IDPwD2025 #NVDA

Four people with different skin colours, standing in a circle with hands all in the centre, seen from above.

Text above reads "International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3rd December 2025" and below is this year's theme: "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress #IDPwD". Text is purple on white.

Decorated with several faint NV Access sunburst designs in less crowded parts of the image.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

This week's In-Process is a bumper one - but don't miss it because as well as NVDA 2025.3.2, more on configuration profiles & the NEW Web interface for the add-on store, we've also got a BLACK FRIDAY SALE! All that & MORE at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #BlackFriday

Quentin (NV Access) and Elise )Data Australasia) in front of the NV Access table at SVRC. Elise is trying a new Sensaball cane tip. Photo courtesy Elise Lonsdale

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

NV Access is pleased to announce that NVDA version 2025.3.2 is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. This is a patch release to fix a security issue. Full info and download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility

Close up angled photo of NVDA notification area icon with individual pixels visible

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Who here uses manual configuration profiles in NVDA? What do you use them for? And if you're not sure what configuration profiles are all about, check out the recent In-Process blog, which covered them: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Tips #Blog #Features #ScreenReader

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Our blog is out! Featuring: - NVDA 2025.3.1 Release Candidate - See Differently Tech Fest - Typing Tutors - Single Key Navigation Poll - Featured Add-on: Screen Wrapping for NVDA Available to read now: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Sign up via email nvaccess.org/newsletter #NVDA #NVAccess

Quentin and James at Tech Fest Adelaide, 2025, in NV Access tshirts at a table with an NV Access banner, brochures, and a computer with NVDA running and the training material on show.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We've just updated the Microsoft Excel with NVDA module in the shop (& your downloads if you've bought it): www.nvaccess.org/product/micr... with fixes found by proofreader Kara (thank you!) Fun fact - Excel is 40 years old Version Museum has a history: www.versionmuseum.com/history-of/m...

Screenshot of the original Excel for Mac from the 1980s, from VersionMuseum.com

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We are pleased to announce we have rolled out a new, more intuitive issue template for reporting bugs or requesting features in NVDA. The form is still on GitHub, but now uses individual fields rather than one long edit box with comments: github.com/nvaccess/nvd... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

Photo of the GitHub "Creat New Issue" screen with "Bug report" and "Feature request" as the first two options. The picture is tinted slightly purple and has angled orange border left and right

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

NV Access are very pleased to announce the release of NVDA 2025.3! This release includes improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5 voices, braille and the Add-on Store. For full details and to download, please visit: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility

Close up of purple and white NVDA icon in the notification area with individual pixels visible

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The NVDA 2025.3 Release Candidate is now available for testing. We encourage all users to test this RC. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2025.3. Full details and download from: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #NewVersion

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly was last week in São Paulo, Brazil. NV Access General Manager, James Boreham & NV Access director Emma Bennison presented & had an informative & uplifting week, meeting many people & hearing their hopes for the future! #WBUSummit

Photo of presenters and moderators for the session: "Digital Access for All – Creating Inclusive Information Spaces". From left to right, Octavio Carreno and Mariana Pinheiro, Marc Workman, Flavio Correia, Simone Freire, James Boreham, and Emma Bennison. All are standing side by side, smiling, in front of the World Blindness Summit backdrop in São Paulo.

Image of the rear part of the room which is quite full with 8 rows of people seated and clapping during the "Digital Access for All – Creating Inclusive Information Spaces"

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Thanks to everyone at #SomethingDigital in Brisbane for a fantastic time this week! Our founder Mick Curran was on a panel discussing "From voice interfaces to micro-interactions: The innovations powering digital accessibility" #SD25 #SomethingDigitalBrisbane #SomethingFest2025

Photo is the panel discussion at Something Digital Conference 2025: From Voice Interfaces to Micro-Interactions: The Innovations Powering Digital Accessibility. L-R: Vivienne Neilan [NIISQ], Jim Hogan [Griffith University], Allison Ravenhall [Commonwealth Bank], Michael Curran [NV Access].

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

NV Access is very pleased to announce an extensive update to our "Microsoft Excel with NVDA" training module! Purchase on its own: www.nvaccess.org/product/micr... Or in the NVDA Productivity Bundle: www.nvaccess.org/product/nvda... Previous purchases: www.nvaccess.org/my-account/d...

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

This week's In-Process is out. Featuring all the news on NVDA 2025.2, info on the upcoming NVDA 2025.3, and a look into the namesake feature of Microsoft Windows... All that and more, available now: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Windows #Desktop

Screenshot of my desktop showing one window snapped to the left half of the screen and the snap window manager showing other windows I can snap to the right half if I choose.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Have you completed the 2025 NVDA Satisfaction Survey? It's a short 3 question survey, but it's a great chance to have your say on the most popular free screen reader for Windows! What are we doing well? What can we improve? Please let us know: nvaccess.org/survey #NVDA #NVDAsr #Survey

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2025.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Full info & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11y

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It's here! The NVDA 2025.2 Release Candidate is available: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... We encourage ALL users to try this before we declare it is stable. Please see tips on how to test without affecting your installed copy in this week's In-Process: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc...

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5 is now available for testing! Read more & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes in Beta 5: - Fixed a bug where languages were incorrectly reported as unsupported. - Updates to translations. Please try Beta 5 and let us know what you think. #NVDA #NVDAsr

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

At NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users. We encourage you to complete the NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025, a short, three question survey, which is anonymous and does not require signing in. Complete at: nvaccess.org/survey

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 4 is now available for testing! Read more & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes in Beta 4: - Object nav / review cursor fix - installing via Remote Access fix - Trusted Certificate handling fix - Translation Updates #NVDA #NVDAsr #PreRelease #Beta #NewVersion

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

We've made it even easier to get to YOUR official NVDA users email group. Head to: nvaccess.org/nvda-users Join us on the web, or sign up by emailing nvda-users+subscribe@nvaccess.org Join NV Access staff & community, ask questions & share tips in a welcoming atmosphere.

Text "Official NVDA Users email group" above, and "nvaccess.org/nvda-users" below a screenshot of a browser address bar and the top part of the NVDA User's email group, with slight orange, purple and turquoise shades.

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Are you a developer looking to make a difference? NVDA has an enthusiastic community of people who report issues, test bugs & submit code. Use your skills for good with worldwide impact! Find out more at: github.com/nvaccess/nvda #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Community #Contribute #FLOSS #FOSS

Several screenshots from NVDA's GitHub pages overlaid on each other with an organge tone

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Making a difference for kids in school enables them to make a difference as adults in their community. Does your school have a student who could use a screen reader? And $0 budget? We have the solution! www.nvaccess.org Or if you can help us, it would make a difference! www.nvaccess.org/support-us/

"I wanted to thank you and everyone working on NVDA for making it user friendly and intuitive! I didn't like screen readers as a student in school, but NVDA has changed my mind due to it being organized and easy to use. Keep up the great work and thank you for all you do!" - Muhammad K. Waheed, United States. Text in purple on white with NVDA sunburst above and purple lines drawn in the corners

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 2 is now available for testing! Changes in beta 2 include: - Braille fixes in Excel & with object navigation - NLS eReader Zoomax driver fix - Add-on store certificate fix - Updates to translations. Download / more info: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Amiyah is a new PC user. NVDA Remote Access "helps when I don’t know how to download stuff on my computer. or when I’m stuck on something, my friends can connect and help me out. I like that it’s free & also it helps other blind people so once again thank you.” Thank you Amiyah!

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NV Access @nvaccess.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

NV Access is very pleased to introduce the OFFICIAL NVDA users email group. A community dedicated to helping people understand and use the NVDA screen reader in a friendly, safe and welcoming environment. Join at groups.google.com/a/nvaccess.o... or email nvda-users+subscribe@nvaccess.org

Screenshot of email folders, inbox, Sent Items, Deleted Items

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