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Working on it - voice feedback
When i am opening any report Power BI speak aloud/says "Working on it" and the other steps while opening the report
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Please uncheck this option if it is enabled; this should resolve the issue
Go to File → Options and settings → Options
In the left panel, select Accessibility
Look for:Screen reader support Or Enable accessibility features
Turn it OFF
Restart Power BII finally have a solution (or rather: workaround) that works!
Search for Volumemixer or soundmixer in your general settings.
Under "Apps" you should see Power BI (You must have a Power BI file opened). Turn the volume to 0 and voila, peace of mind!
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I finally have a solution (or rather: workaround) that works!
Search for Volumemixer or soundmixer in your general settings.
Under "Apps" you should see Power BI (You must have a Power BI file opened). Turn the volume to 0 and voila, peace of mind!You are my HERO! Thank you - this is the only work around that has worked for me!
Thank you! So much better now that I don't have it randomly speaking to me.
I have the same thing! It started right around the March 2026 update and it is driving me absolutely mad.
Obviously I checked the Accessibility feature under Report Settings, but that option has never been checked. I have re-installed Power BI from both the Microsoft Store and the Web and I've tried deleting the User and WebVIewer files in my <User>\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop Store App directory. I have also turned off the preview features and obviously checked the Microsoft Narrator. The Microsoft Narrator is not the problem because I confirmed this is a different voice entirely.
I'm really hoping for a solution soon, because this is beyond frustrating.Glad to find out I'm not the only one. I don't even have the accessibility section under report settings as an option.
Please uncheck this option if it is enabled; this should resolve the issue
Go to File → Options and settings → Options
In the left panel, select Accessibility
Look for:Screen reader support Or Enable accessibility features
Turn it OFF
Restart Power BI
Please uncheck this option if it is enabled; this should resolve the issue
Go to File → Options and settings → Options
In the left panel, select Accessibility
Look for:Screen reader support Or Enable accessibility features
Turn it OFF
Restart Power BII'm aware of that setting. It is checked off. It has always been checked off. I've tried turning it on and then off. I've tried closing Power BI and I have restarted my computer multiple times. It is as if the setting is saved somewhere where I can't access it 😞
That’s Power BI’s accessibility feature (screen reader / narrator support) kicking in — it announces status messages like “Working on it” while reports load.
Here’s how to stop it:
If you're using Power BI Desktop
Go to File → Options and settings → Options
In the left panel, select Accessibility
Look for:Screen reader support Or Enable accessibility features
Turn it OFF
Restart Power BIHi faced same issue,
What you can try uninstall Power BI & then donwload it from website not from store .
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LinkedInPlease uncheck this option if it is enabled; this should resolve the issue
Go to File → Options and settings → Options
In the left panel, select Accessibility
Look for:Screen reader support Or Enable accessibility features
Turn it OFF
Restart Power BII'm aware of that setting. It is checked off. It has always been checked off. I've tried turning it on and then off. I've tried closing Power BI and I have restarted my computer multiple times. It is as if the setting is saved somewhere where I can't access it 😞
Could you please check Windows settings?
- Open Settings
- Go to Accessibility
- Click Narrator
- Toggle OFF
Hi Amardep1010
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Thank you.The solution I shared in my reply worked for me. I haven’t specifically checked that setting, but if there are no issues after applying it, it should be fine.
Hi Amardep1010 ,
We really appreciate your efforts and for letting us know the update on the issue.
Please continue using fabric community forum for your further assistance.
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Same problem, but unchecking Accessibility didnt help it, and volum mixer is not an option. Wondering what needs to happen for Microsoft to fix their buggs?
The volume mixer option only showed up for me once I had a PBI file open - just in case you didn't have one open when you tried!
