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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "When%20does%20the%20new%20nvda%20release%20with%20magnification%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "The new NVDA screen reader version with built-in magnification (among other features) was released as **NVDA 2026.2** on **August 31, 2026**. ([theitguysfix.com](https://theitguysfix.com/2026/09/01/morning-good-news-2026-09-01-nvda-2026-2-accessibility-release/?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s a breakdown of what that release includes and some limitations:\n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s New in NVDA 2026.2\n\n- **Magnifier Feature**:  \n  A built-in full-screen magnifier with support for zoom levels, color filters, and tracking focus. ([nvaccess.org](https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-24th-august-2026/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Touch Enhancements**:  \n  Expanded touch controls, including pinch-zoom gestures and improved navigation between links, headings, form fields, etc. in web content. ([nvaccess.org](https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026-2beta6/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Other Accessibility Improvements**:  \n  New speech dictionary support, auto-scrolling braille displays, and a shortcut (NVDA + x) to repeat the last spoken information. ([nvaccess.org](https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026-2beta6/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Limitations in This Version\n\n- The built-in magnifier only supports **full-screen mode** for now. Docked or lens modes (common in other magnifier tools) aren\u2019t included yet but are planned for future releases. ([nvaccess.org](https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026-2beta6/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some features related to magnifier tracking (mouse, caret, etc.) and other modes are still being worked on in the alpha/beta stages. ([github.com](https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/discussions/19462?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also check when the next version (2026.3 or later) is expected, and what new magnifier improvements might be coming then."
    }
]