Change Voice and Speed for Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge
You change the voice and speed for Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature directly within the Read Aloud toolbar.
Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud is a powerful text-to-speech tool built into the browser, perfect for listening to web pages, PDFs, and even eBooks instead of reading them.
This feature significantly helps if you find reading difficult or simply enjoy consuming content audibly.
Once Read Aloud begins, a small toolbar appears. Simply click “Voice options” on this toolbar to access the controls for adjusting the narration speed using a slider, and to select from a range of different voices and accents available for your reading experience.
Change Read aloud voice and speed in Edge
As mentioned above, users can change the voice and speed of the Read aloud feature in Microsoft Edge.
Here’s how to do it.
First, open Microsoft Edge and start Read aloud.
Then, on the “Read aloud” toolbar, under the address bar, click the Voice options button.
From the voice options settings, adjust the speed and choose a voice to use for reading aloud.
Download the necessary language packs for different accents and languages. These settings can be used both online and offline.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature provides a text-to-speech tool for web pages, PDFs, and eBooks, catering to users with difficulty reading or prefer audio content.
- Users can easily change the Read Aloud voice and reading speed to suit their preferences, with the option to choose from various voices and accents and adjust the narration pace to their liking.
- Accessible settings for different accents and languages, coupled with the ability to use these features online and offline, make the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge an inclusive and versatile tool for diverse users.
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