How to Make Your Computer Read Text Aloud Using Built-In Text-to-Speech Features
Learn how to use built-in text-to-speech features on Windows and macOS to have your computer read text aloud easily.
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To have your computer read text out loud, you can utilize its built-in text-to-speech (TTS) features. On Windows, use Narrator by pressing `Ctrl + Windows + Enter`. For more detailed reading, select text, right-click, and choose Read aloud in Microsoft Edge or use Speak in Microsoft Office programs by adding it to the Quick Access Toolbar. On macOS, enable Speak Selection in System Preferences under Accessibility > Speech; then select text and right-click to choose Speech > Start Speaking. These tools can greatly aid in multitasking or improving accessibility for users.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I activate text-to-speech on Windows? You can activate Windows' built-in text-to-speech feature called Narrator by pressing Ctrl + Windows + Enter. This will start reading text aloud on your screen.
- Can macOS read selected text aloud? Yes, macOS allows you to enable Speak Selection under System Preferences > Accessibility > Speech. After enabling, select any text and choose Speech > Start Speaking from the context menu.
- Does Microsoft Edge have a read aloud feature? Yes, Microsoft Edge includes a Read Aloud function that you can activate by selecting text, right-clicking, and choosing Read Aloud to listen to webpage content.