How to Use Microsoft Read Aloud Feature in Office and Edge

Learn how to enable and customize Microsoft Read Aloud in Office apps and Edge for better proofreading and multitasking.

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To enable Microsoft Read Aloud, open a Microsoft Office document and select the 'Review' tab. Click on 'Read Aloud' in the Speech group. You can control the reading speed and voice by clicking the settings icon in the toolbar. For Microsoft Edge, navigate to a webpage, right-click, and select 'Read Aloud'. This tool is helpful for proofreading and multitasking.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Microsoft Read Aloud and how does it work? Microsoft Read Aloud is a text-to-speech tool available in Microsoft Office apps and Edge browser that reads text aloud to assist with proofreading and multitasking.
  2. How do I change the voice and speed in Microsoft Read Aloud? You can adjust the voice and reading speed by clicking the settings icon in the Read Aloud toolbar within Microsoft Office apps or Microsoft Edge.
  3. Can Microsoft Read Aloud be used on webpages in Edge? Yes, in Microsoft Edge, you can right-click on a webpage and select 'Read Aloud' to have the text read aloud.

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