How to Use Microsoft Text to Speech: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to enable and use Microsoft text to speech features like Narrator and Read Aloud in Windows and Microsoft Edge.

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To use Microsoft text to speech, open the Settings menu and select Ease of Access. Under Narrator, toggle the feature on. Adjust the voice settings as needed and use the shortcut (Win + Ctrl + Enter) to start or stop Narrator. For reading specific text, select the text, right-click, and choose Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge or Word.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable Microsoft Narrator on Windows? Open the Settings menu, select Ease of Access, then choose Narrator and toggle it on. Alternatively, use the shortcut Win + Ctrl + Enter to start or stop Narrator.
  2. Can I use text to speech to read specific text in Microsoft Edge? Yes, select the text you want to hear, right-click, and choose 'Read Aloud' to have Microsoft Edge read the selected content.
  3. What is the keyboard shortcut to toggle Microsoft Narrator? Press Win + Ctrl + Enter to start or stop the Microsoft Narrator feature quickly.

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