ControlNav User Manual

Welcome to the ControlNav user manual. This guide will help you install, configure, and use ControlNav to navigate UI controls in any Windows application efficiently.

What is ControlNav?

ControlNav is a Windows accessibility tool designed specifically for blind and visually impaired screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, Windows Narrator). It lists all UI controls in the foreground application with instant search and keyboard navigation, eliminating the need for sequential tabbing through controls.

Key Features

Control Listing - Instantly view all controls in any Windows application
Real-Time Search - Filter controls as you type
Arrow Key Navigation - Navigate the list while typing in the search box
Three Interaction Modes - Click, Double Click, or Focus any control
Global Hotkey - Quickly access control list (Ctrl+Alt+U) from any application
Screen Reader Support - Fully accessible with JAWS, NVDA, and Narrator
Auto-start - Optionally launch automatically with Windows
Persistent Settings - Your preferences are saved automatically
Zero Dependencies - Pure Win32 application with no runtime requirements
Privacy Focused - No data collection or telemetry

Who Should Use ControlNav?

ControlNav is designed for:

Blind and visually impaired screen reader users
Users who find tabbing through long lists of controls tedious
Users who need to quickly locate specific buttons, checkboxes, or input fields
Anyone who wants faster navigation in complex Windows applications
Developers testing application accessibility

Accessibility Features

ControlNav has been designed with accessibility as the top priority:

Full Screen Reader Support - Native Windows UIA support for JAWS, NVDA, and Narrator
Complete Keyboard Navigation - All features accessible via keyboard
Arrow Key Navigation - Up/Down arrows work while typing in search box
Intuitive Interface - Simple, focused design with minimal controls
Instant Feedback - Real-time filtering and control information
Multiple Languages - English and German interface support

Getting Started

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installation
features
settings
keyboard-shortcuts
accessibility
troubleshooting

Quick Navigation

Installation Guide - Download and install ControlNav
Features Overview - Learn about ControlNav capabilities
Settings Reference - Configure ControlNav to your needs
Keyboard Shortcuts - All keyboard commands
Accessibility Features - Screen reader and keyboard access
Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

System Requirements

Windows

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (x64)
10 MB free disk space
No additional software required (pure Win32 application)
Screen reader (JAWS, NVDA, or Windows Narrator) recommended

Minimum Hardware

Any 64-bit Windows PC
No special hardware requirements

Privacy & Security

ControlNav respects your privacy:

No data collection - We don't collect any user data
No internet access - Works completely offline
No telemetry - Your usage stays private
Local settings - All preferences stored in Windows Registry locally

License & Support

ControlNav is proprietary software.

For support, please visit our GitHub repository.

Ready to get started? Begin with the Installation Guide.