How to Enable and Use Text-to-Speech on Mac: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to activate text-to-speech on your Mac quickly using Accessibility settings and a simple key shortcut.
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To use text-to-speech on your Mac, go to `System Preferences`, select `Accessibility`, then click on `Speech`. Check the box for `Speak selected text when the key is pressed.` Set your preferred key combination (e.g., `Option + Esc`). To use, highlight the text and press the key combination. The Mac will read the selected passage aloud.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I activate text-to-speech on a Mac? Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Speech, check 'Speak selected text when the key is pressed', and set your preferred key combination.
- Which key combination is used to trigger text-to-speech on Mac? You can set a custom key combination, with the default example being Option + Esc to read selected text aloud.
- Can I use text-to-speech on any text on my Mac? Yes, after enabling the feature and setting a key shortcut, simply highlight the text you want read aloud and press the shortcut keys.