3 Ways to Have MS Word Read Aloud

[@buzzsah]

Is there an app that would let me read out loud, proofread my MS Word doc, before sending. I own an MS Office program that I bought years back. Back then it was big $$$ but tell now did everything I needed. I do not use it enough to buy 365. What can I do, use, if any? PS, I tried all in word tips/tricks. I think I require an aftermarket app.

[@sarahrichardson7866]

This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@A-museDesign]

You are AWESOME!!! Thank you it was quick and to the point, I like it.

[@CredosTalent]

Thank you.. this was a life saver!!

[@pepper323]

Hello! So my issue is that its buggy for me either using read aloud or option escape. When I use "read aloud" under review if I stop to make a change while its reading it stops reading whereas I would like it to keep going. If I do option escape that doesn't happen how ever it wants to start reading where it feels like it rather than at the beginning of the highlighted section.

[@tooksiethomas2224]

Thank you! I appreciate this video

[@thegotheditor]

I'm having a hard time dealing with whatever happened to the natural voices that Read Aloud gave me, which are way easier to digest when using, but now, the natural voices are gone, and I'm stuck with the robotic ones. Any idea what happened?

[@OmarEldasher]

same boat. driving me crazy

[@thegotheditor]

@OmarEldasher I have since found out that the natural voices are exclusive to the O365 subscription users. I did have a subscription at one point but never noticed the natural voices disappeared when I canceled my subscription. I hope this helps now that you know.

[@alanhuynh8957]

That was awesome! Thanks for the helpful advice.

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nzembitv]

You're the best!!! I got it. 🤝

[@kathleenbolton-schmukler5727]

Can Narrator work as an echo function to read out loud to you as you type? Currently trying to find reliable a text to speech workaround that's easier to use than JAWS. Thanks!

[@chisengachibwe1852]

this was really helpful. thanks a lot

[@izziprime2415]

Very informative but what version of Microsoft Office do you have?

[@klchalkley]

thank you for this tutorial!

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad we could help

[@gerk22]

Thanks.... Good Video. my query is about read aloud stops after a couple of words or paragraph in my case. any guidance?

[@williamfalgui8055]

Thanks for this! But what about the resolution for adding voices? I also only have Zira, David, and Mark and would like to add other voices as well.

[@Tammi_The-Cr4fty-Cat-Lady]

This was bothering me, too. I figured it out. I had to restart my computer. Then, in Word, in the lower right corner, I noticed that English (United States) was there. When I clicked on that label, it brought up a language window. I chose one of the other English (Country Name) options that I had installed, and that's when I noticed that my voice name options changed. Open a Word document and check to see if a language name is in the lower right corner of the Word screen.

[@KrowEver]

This is the answer. With Word open, click on the search box on the top center. Type in "language". Click on "Set Proofing Language". Select the type i.e. English (Australia) or English (United Kingdom). Then click on "Set As Default". Restart Word and your downloaded languages should now appear.

[@Thedoorisbanana]

That helped ,,, Thank you

[@buzzsah]

Is there an app that would let me read out loud, proofread my MS Word doc, before sending. I own an MS Office program that I bought years back. Back then it was big $$$ but tell now did everything I needed. I do not use it enough to buy 365. What can I do, use, if any?

[@deforestmapp8205]

Thank you Just Great

[@FederalB00tyInspector]

This saving one of my class grades

[@jennifercoggins1324]

Thanks very helpful in reviewing my MS Document

[@URTechDotCa]

Reading outloud is such a great feature. I am glad my video was helpful and I thank you for watching and commenting Jennifer.

[@renzolanfranco2051]

Thanks! How do you add voices in Mac (Word 365)?

[@bonniegolliher8918]

Ditto on the version? I cannot get the small start/stop/forward icons at the top right of the Word screen...Magic?

[@MyLifeMyMoneyMedia]

Thanks for your help.

[@bigcsmobileautodetailingll5260]

thank you so much!

[@harshith404]

I want the older female, male type voices, ( not the voice with names displays) in settings option how to change it to male female type

[@waterfountain4145]

Hello, my MS Word is reading Aloud, In Spanish.. How can I switch to English ?

[@FoohMaxAgility]

I want Word to read any document on my screen, such as a pdf, newsletter, etc., and NOT read the url menu bar, buttons, etc. How do I do that?

[@ThisIsNotAHairOnYourScreen]

Read Aloud has vanished for me with the Microsoft word automatic update, do you know what it is I have to do to get it back as the keyboard shortcuts aren't even loading it up :(

[@luciddreamer616]

Yeah, so when I check the settings for the read aloud section, my only two options are "Male" and "Female." I tried downloading the voice packs and restarting my PC, and there's no change in the selection options.

[@UniversalSoulHealingServices]

I love the Read Aloud feature! Thank you! I get an error message in Word "You're offline. Some voices are only available online, so the voice you hear may change." Then it doesn't read anything. I rebooted. No change. I can save it as a PDF and it will read it aloud in MS Edge. Any ideas?

[@libchicago]

can i add different voices

[@edwardhartounian8960]

what about when using speak in M S you get blue lines under sentences looks like it is correction my question is what are they and if is is for correction tell me how?

[@SherryXShi]

it does not play, no sound. how to fix it? and it does not play for Chinese word, hpw to fix that?

[@ausShebz]

Danko means thank you ❤️

[@URTechDotCa]

どういたしまして Dōitashimashite = Yes, I cheated and used TRANSLATE, but I still do mean THANK YOUY for the kind words... lovely language!

[@julianbradley3721]

I have the "read aloud" button but the control screen never pops up in the right hand corner. any advice?

[@bonniegolliher8918]

ditto

[@matthew6905]

I wish my microsoft word had "read aloud" on there. it doesn't. i don't know where to find it either.

[@TRIA_Gods_Child]

Mine does not work at all!

[@halosaver1178]

Read aloud doesn't work with me

[@kymcoats4146]

I can see the read aloud button but it’s still not reading I’m so frustrated. Why isn’t it reading? Is it cause I’m on a Mac? Please help lol

[@URTechDotCa]

Hi Kym - that is odd. I love the READ button and am even starting to use it on my email on my cell. MS has invested heavily in this tech as an accessibilty feature. If you not already aware, the CEO (Nadala) has a severly handicapped child and is personally driving much of this change. I have never seen it fail. :(

[@barbaradonohue4822]

I accidentally hit something and it started reading aloud. Startled me. I came here to find out how I did it without meaning to. I’m still baffled.

[@Kodak718]

I don't have nay of these functions in word

[@christir2964]

Same:(

[@Kodak718]

@@christir2964 :(. I found a way to do it in Mac using Mac settings. What kind of computer do you have?

[@zinzo400]

Dankooo

[@doecolorado]

I have 365 and no matter what I do it won't read aloud to me.