Change Voice and Speed for Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge

You can change the voice and speed of Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature directly from the toolbar that appears when the feature is active.

Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud is a built-in text-to-speech tool that converts written content into spoken audio, perfect for listening to web pages, PDFs, and eBooks.

This feature offers accessibility benefits and a more convenient way to consume information. When Read Aloud is running, a simple toolbar surfaces.

Click “Voice options” on this toolbar to access a slider for adjusting narration speed and a selection of different voices and accents, including options like “Hazel” and “Guy” in various regional accents.

Change Read aloud voice and speed in Edge

Changing the voice and speed is possible once you know where to look. Here’s how.

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, you can adjust the speed and pick a voice. You might need to download language packs for different accents. Good news: these settings work online and offline.

And that’s all there is to 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.