How to turn off narrator in Minecraft (All platforms)

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How to turn off narrator in Minecraft
Written By Eray Eliaçık

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Last UpdatedApril 20, 2026 at 10:37PM
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The narrator in Minecraft can be helpful, but if you didn’t turn it on intentionally, it can feel intrusive, repetitive, and frankly a bit annoying. Fortunately, disabling it is quick once you know where to look. This guide explains exactly how to turn off narrator in Minecraft, covering all platforms including PC, console, and mobile.

First of all, what is narrator in Minecraft?

The Minecraft narrator is a text-to-speech (TTS) feature that reads:

  • Menu options
  • Chat messages
  • System notifications

It’s helpful for accessibility, but it’s often turned on by mistake, especially on PC through a keyboard shortcut.

How to turn off narrator in Minecraft (PC shortcut)

The fastest way to fix the issue on PC is using a simple shortcut.

  • Press Ctrl + B

This will cycle through narrator modes:

  • Off
  • All
  • Chat
  • System

Keep pressing until it says “Narrator: Off.”

Credit: How to Everything/Youtube
Credit: How to Everything/Youtube

This is the most common solution if the narrator suddenly starts talking.

How to turn off narrator in Minecraft Java Edition

If you want to disable it properly through settings, follow these steps:

  • Open Minecraft Java Edition
  • Click Options from the main menu
  • Select Accessibility Settings
  • Find the Narrator option
  • Set it to OFF
Credit: How to Everything/Youtube
Credit: How to Everything/Youtube

This ensures the narrator stays disabled even after restarting the game.

How to turn off narrator in Minecraft Bedrock Edition

In Bedrock Edition, the narrator settings are split into two options. Steps:

  • Open Minecraft
  • Go to Settings
  • Select Accessibility
  • Turn OFF:
    • Text-to-Speech for UI
    • Text-to-Speech for Chat
Credit: Chad Reddings
Credit: Chad Reddings

Both must be disabled to fully turn off the narrator.

How to turn off narrator in Minecraft on Xbox

On Xbox, the narrator may come from both the game and the console system.

In-game steps:

  • Open Settings → Accessibility
  • Turn off Text-to-Speech for UI and Chat

Xbox system steps:

  1. Press the Xbox button
  2. Go to Profile & System → Settings
  3. Select Ease of Access → Narrator
  4. Turn it OFF

If you skip the system setting, the narrator may continue.

How to turn off narrator in Minecraft on PlayStation

PlayStation uses a built-in screen reader. Steps:

  • Go to Settings
  • Open Accessibility
  • Select Screen Reader
  • Turn it OFF

Then check Minecraft’s Accessibility settings to make sure text-to-speech is disabled.

How to turn off the narrator in Minecraft on mobile

The process is simple and similar to Bedrock Edition.

  1. Open Minecraft
  2. Tap Settings
  3. Go to Accessibility
  4. Turn OFF:
    • Text-to-Speech for UI
    • Text-to-Speech for Chat

Is the Minecraft narrator still on? Try these fixes

If you followed all steps and the Minecaft narrator is still active, try the following:

  • Check system settings (Windows Narrator, VoiceOver, console narrator)
  • Restart the game
  • Update Minecraft
  • Re-check both TTS options in Bedrock

In most cases, the issue comes from system-level accessibility settings.

Now you know exactly how to turn off narrator in Minecraft across all platforms. The key steps are simple:

  • Use Ctrl + B on PC for a quick fix
  • Disable narrator in Accessibility Settings
  • Turn off both TTS options in Bedrock
  • Check system-level narrator settings on consoles and devices

Once you follow these steps, the narrator should be completely disabled and won’t interrupt your gameplay again.

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