NVDA 2025.2 Released!

Quentin Christensen

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Aug 12, 2025, 9:52:35 PM8/12/25

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Hi everyone,

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.

Highlights

This release includes improvements in Windows 11, browse mode, and Microsoft Word.

In browse mode, quick navigation keys for headings 7 through 9 have been added. The Elements List and Find dialogs no longer cause application profiles to be deactivated. In Microsoft Edge, notifications like “loading complete” no longer stop say all.

In Microsoft Word, when using the shortcuts to switch to page view or outline view, the new view is now reported. When UIA is enabled, redundant table end markers are no longer brailled when the cursor is in a table cell.

On Windows 11, NVDA will no longer announce emoji panel items twice while browsing them. Performance and reliability in the Start Menu on Windows 11 24H2 has been improved. On Windows 11 24H2 and newer, window state will be announced when resizing windows with `Windows+arrow` keys. Support has also been added for Windows 11 Voice Access.

Options have been added to report the language of the text being read, and report when the language is not supported by the current synthesizer.

Support for the NLS eReader Zoomax braille display has been added. Support for cursor routing with the point and click action on the Humanware Monarch has been added.

LibLouis has been updated, adding new Biblical Hebrew, Russian 6 dot computer braille and Thai Grade 2 braille tables. eSpeak NG has been updated, adding support for Aromanian, Crimean Tatar, Mongolian, and Pashto.

There have also been a number of other fixes and improvements, including to mouse and touch interaction, Windows 11 Notepad, and Google Chrome.

Important Note: Please note, after updating any software, it is a good idea to restart the computer. Restart by going to the Shutdown dialog, selecting “restart” and pressing ENTER. Updating software can change files which are in use. This can lead to instability and strange behaviour which is resolved by rebooting. This is the first thing to try if you do notice anything odd after updating.

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Download NVDA 2025.2
- SHA256 sum: 37c101928ab876398d179f7996d4e366f81dbca4fe4de83e409cef9b6416cc82
What’s new in NVDA 2025.2

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Steve Nutt

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Aug 13, 2025, 6:23:28 AM8/13/25

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Hi Quentin,

Wouldn’t it be a good idea if NVDA prompted you to restart the computer after updating like many other apps do?

All the best

Steve

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Quentin Christensen

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Aug 13, 2025, 6:37:24 AM8/13/25

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It has been suggested, and could be something we consider. Definitely if you do run into any issues or anything odd after updating NVDA, the first thing to try is restarting the PC. Often people update and don't hit any issues but there is no set way of predicting (I've had odd issues sometimes after updating, but not others).

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Sarah Alawami

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Aug 13, 2025, 10:35:51 AM8/13/25

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I actually do update nvda when I know I will be able to restart. At least I do that about 95 percent of the time. I do agree a button would be useful, for now though try windows X, U, r.

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Steve Nutt

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That’s why I said, NVDA should give you a Yes/No option when it first loads after update, as to whether you want to restart or not. All other screen readers I know do this. Seems a basic missing function.

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Steve Nutt

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Aug 14, 2025, 6:06:11 AM8/14/25

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I know how to restart Sarah, I’m just suggesting it as an NVDA improvement, it’s basic stuff.

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Steve

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I actually do update nvda when I know I will be able to restart. At least I do that about 95 percent of the time. I do agree a button would be useful, for now though try windows X, U, r.

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Aug 14, 2025, 6:14:43 AM8/14/25

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I absolutely agree with you, Steve. Nvda should have the option to say yes or no to a computer restart as all other screen readers do. I wanted to reply privately but there is no option to do so.

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