{"id":74,"date":"2023-11-24T12:36:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T17:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/chapter\/text-to-speech-tools\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:08:46","slug":"text-to-speech-tools","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/chapter\/text-to-speech-tools\/","title":{"raw":"Text to Speech Tools","rendered":"Text to Speech Tools"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"img.chapter noborder aligncenter wp-image-25 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-300x175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/>\r\n<strong>On this page:<\/strong>\r\n<ul class=\"navbar\">\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><strong><a href=\"#RS\">ReadSpeaker<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#webreader\">webReader<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#docreader\">docReader<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#textaid\">TextAid<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><strong><a href=\"#device\">Device Built-in<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#word\">Word<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#android\">Android<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#chromeos\">ChromeOS<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#ios\">iOS<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#macos\">macOS<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><strong><a href=\"#browsers\">Browser tools<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#firefox\">Firefox<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#edge\">Edge<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#safari\">Safari<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><a id=\"RS\"><\/a>ReadSpeaker<\/h2>\r\nReadSpeaker has four tools for reading different types of content: webReader and docReader in Brightspace and TextAid and TextAid extension for reading web content.\r\n<h3><a id=\"webreader\"><\/a>webReader<\/h3>\r\nThere is a text to speech tool included in Brightspace. The tool can be access via the Listen button that appears on topic, discussion, and quiz pages:\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ListenButton.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"39\" \/>\r\n\r\nActivating the Listen button will reveal the Player:\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"39\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe player will read aloud, and (by default) highlight, content as it is read.\r\n\r\nIn quiz, each question has its own\u00a0<b>Listen\u00a0<\/b>button. The player will stop after reading each question and possible responses. Answer the question and select the next\u00a0<b>Listen<\/b>\u00a0button to continue.<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-28 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-1024x628.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" \/>\r\n\r\nThere are a number of options on the Player for speed, volume, and controls. Additional settings and tools are available in the Settings menu:\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/File_c2dc43cba42d48f7aa19a3e9c92d4d32_pic0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"396\" \/>\r\n\r\nUnder\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0you can customize the appearance, including colours and highlighting.\r\n\r\nChoose\u00a0<strong>Reading Voices<\/strong>\u00a0to change voices.\r\n\r\nWhen reading, a second toolbar will appear at the bottom of the window with simplified controls.<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-30 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Select Content<\/h3>\r\nYou can select content and a button will appear:<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-31\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-1024x502.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" \/>\r\n\r\nChoose\u00a0<strong>Listen<\/strong>\u00a0to hear the selected text.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3><a id=\"enlarge\"><\/a>Enlarge Text<\/h3>\r\nEnlarge text opens a window at the bottom of your screen that shows the text being read. There are options to change the appearance.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong>Enlarge Text<\/strong> to on.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Listen.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-32\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-963x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Text Mode<\/h3>\r\nText mode simplifies the view of a page. Keep in mind, this may temporarily alter the appearance of the page.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Text Mode.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-33\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-1024x519.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>A new overlay window will open showing the simplified version of the page.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-963x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Page Mask<\/h3>\r\nPage mask dims the page except for where the mouse is. This may help users focus on what is being read.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Page Mask.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The screen will dim except for a horizontal line that follows the mouse.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-36\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nUsers can change the size of the mask using the + and - buttons on the right side of the mask.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Click and Listen<\/h3>\r\nThis tool is not available in the quiz tool to prevent accidentally clicking an incorrect answer. In other parts of Brightspace, this option allows you to click on text and have that section read aloud.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong>Click and Listen<\/strong> to on.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"553\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Click on text on the page, you will see a red outline around what is being read as well as the highlighting of sentences and words.<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"553\" \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><a id=\"docreader\"><\/a>docReader<\/h3>\r\nBrightspace includes a tool called <strong>docReader.\u00a0<\/strong>Use the\u00a0<strong>Open with docReader<\/strong>\u00a0button below the document frame.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-1024x281.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"281\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">docReader will read PDFs and Word documents aloud with various options for highlighting, listening, and reading.<\/span>\r\n<div id=\"accordion_1\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"collapse_acc_1\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_acc_1\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<strong>Listen<\/strong>\u00a0or highlight text and choose\u00a0<strong>Listen<\/strong>\u00a0to begin reading.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" \/>\r\n\r\nSelect\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">T<strong>ext Mode<\/strong><\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to see a simplified version of the document.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<strong>Layout Mode<\/strong>\u00a0to return to the original view of the document.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<strong>Expand Toolbar<\/strong>\u00a0for more options or\u00a0<strong>Collapse Toolbar<\/strong>\u00a0to hide.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-42\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Use\u00a0<strong>Page Mask<\/strong>\u00a0to dim the document except for the lines where your mouse is focused.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Use\u00a0<strong>Reading Ruler<\/strong>\u00a0to move a ruler with your mouse to underline each line as you read it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<strong>Settings\u00a0<\/strong>menu has options for reading speed, colour and highlighting settings, as well as font and spacing options in Text Mode.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-1024x921.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"921\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><a id=\"textaid\"><\/a>TextAid<\/h3>\r\nTextAid is a browser extension (<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/readspeaker-chrome-extens\/hjhgdemcnjlhekapcjegdlckfhbmfokc\">Chrome<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/readspeaker-textaid-add-on\/\">Firefox<\/a>) similar to webReader in Brightspace that helps users to read content anywhere on the web.\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">To access the browser extension navigate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ws.readspeaker.com\/a\/wasp\/app\/8\">TextAid<\/a>\u00a0and select Sign in with Office 365. Login with your Langara email address and password.<\/span>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<\/span><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Web Reading.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_451564577101695332114910_20230921213525.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"734\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<\/span><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Computer<\/span><\/strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-1024x282.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"282\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose preferred browser.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-1024x502.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Each option includes instructions and a link to install the extension.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Once the extension is installed, you don't have to through the portal every time you want to use the extension.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h4><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Using the extension<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select the Extensions icon (a puzzle piece in Chrome and Firefox) near the top right of the browser.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ReadSpeaker<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00ae<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0TextAid.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The ReadSpeaker tool will open.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-47\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525-300x73.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" \/><\/span>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">A pop-up will guide you to login if you are not currently logged in.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"4\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Highlight text and select the\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Play\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">button (green arrow).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"5\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Change highlighting, reading speed, and language on the toolbar using the gear, speedometer, and globe icons.<\/span>\r\n<ol role=\"list\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing assistance tools are only available in Word or Google docs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"7\">\r\n \t<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Snapshot<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tool (frame icon) allows you to extract text from pictures.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Learn More<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.readspeaker.com\/blog\/textaid-features\/\">The Complete Guide to TextAid<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.readspeaker.com\/education\/library\/\">Education Technology Resources - Text to Speech Library<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><a id=\"device\"><\/a>Device Built-in<\/h2>\r\n<h3><a id=\"word\"><\/a>Word<\/h3>\r\nMicrosoft Word has two text to speech tools: <strong>Read Aloud<\/strong> and <strong>Immersive Reader<\/strong>.\r\n<h4>Read Aloud<\/h4>\r\nRead Aloud is available in the desktop version of Word. Move to the\u00a0<strong>Review\u00a0<\/strong>tab and click\u00a0<strong>Read Aloud<\/strong>, or press\u00a0<strong>Alt Control Space<\/strong>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"191\" \/>\r\n\r\nA small toolbar appears with controls and voice options.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_98379549131695925810396_20230928183026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nUsers can have Read Aloud read from their cursor position or select text and have only the selection read.\r\n<h4>Immersive Reader<\/h4>\r\nImmersive Reader is available in both desktop and browser versions of Word. Immersive Reader is also available in the browser version of PowerPoint.\r\n\r\nTo open Immersive Reader, move to the <strong>View<\/strong> tab and select\u00a0<strong>Immersive Reader.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"178\" \/><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe document's appearance will change. At the bottom of the window, users can access Read Aloud tools.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveplay.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"81\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn Immersive Reader, users can customize text size and spacing, font styles, background colour, and more.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveoptions.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"74\" \/>\r\n\r\nFor more information, read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/office\/listen-to-your-word-documents-5a2de7f3-1ef4-4795-b24e-64fc2731b001#:~:text=To%20use%20Speak%3A,the%20Speak%20selected%20text%20icon.\">listen to your Word documents<\/a>.\r\n<h3><a id=\"android\"><\/a>Android<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Download <strong>Android Accessibility<\/strong> <strong>Suite<\/strong> if not already on device.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Open <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Accessibility.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Installed Apps.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose<strong> Select to Speak.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-53\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"664\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Follow prompts to set up service.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In apps you want read aloud, tap the accessibility icon in the bottom right.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-54\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"664\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tap on text or tap and drag around text you want read aloud.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-55\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"664\" \/>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Use toolbar to stop, pause, or change settings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNote, this may be different depending on your Android phone.\r\n\r\nAndroid has a Reading Mode App for Chrome.\r\n<div>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Install the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.reader&amp;hl=en_CA&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1\">Reading mode app<\/a>\u00a0from the Google Play Store and open\u00a0<strong>Reading mode.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<strong>Accessibility. <\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Installed apps.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading Mode<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Set desired <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading mode<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> shortcut.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Open the\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Accessibility <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">shortcut and select\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading Mode.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Note, <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading mode\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">does not work on all webpages. Reading mode works best on documents and text heavy pages.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading mode <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">changes the appearance of content. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Play <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">to begin reading.<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Press\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Settings\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">to change appearance and audio settings.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4>Learn More<\/h4>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/7349565?hl=en\">Use Select to Speak - Android Accessibility Help<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/13026948?hl=en\">Use Reading mode - Android Accessibility Help<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><a id=\"chromeos\"><\/a>ChromeOS<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Text-to-speech.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle on\u00a0<strong>Select to Speak.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select the <strong>Select to Speak <\/strong>icon (circle with speaker) on the Shelf and click and drag over content you want read aloud. Or highlight text and press <strong>Search <\/strong>and <strong>s.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The <strong>Select to Speak<\/strong> navigation bar will appear with options to pause, skip, rewind, and change speed.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-56\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"96\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nAdditional options for voices and highlighting are available under <strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Text-to-Speech &gt; Select to speak settings.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chromebook\/answer\/9032490?hl=en\">Hear text read aloud - Chromebook Help<\/a>\r\n<h3><a id=\"ios\"><\/a>iOS<\/h3>\r\nUse Spoken Content to read aloud content in iOS.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to\u00a0<strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tap <strong>Spoken Content.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle <strong>Speak Selection<\/strong> on.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-57\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"606\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Highlight text and select\u00a0<strong>Speak<\/strong> to hear selected text read aloud.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-58\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"604\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo hear everything on screen read aloud:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Accessibility <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Spoken Content.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle <strong>Speak Screen <\/strong> on.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-59\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"606\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swipe down from top of screen with two fingers to have all page content read.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use the toolbar to control speech.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-60\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"644\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIn Safari, use <strong>Listen to Page:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen available:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the\u00a0<img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/assets\/656912ADA28BF1B7E90BF0F6\/656912B3021EA3AD750FB887\/en_US\/a6bd181bd75344877a4ae0b41108cb6f.png\" alt=\"the Page Settings button\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" \/>\u00a0icon in the address bar and choose\u00a0<strong>Listen to Page.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-61\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-153x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"590\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Control playback by tapping on\u00a0<img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/assets\/656912ADA28BF1B7E90BF0F6\/656912B3021EA3AD750FB887\/en_US\/428e63d6a68a90abd471d45548bf4aaf.png\" alt=\"the Listening Controls button\" width=\"26\" height=\"24\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Control reading speed, skip forward and back, pause, or stop listening.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-62\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-153x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"589\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4>Learn More<\/h4>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/iphone\/iph96b214f0\/ios#:~:text=Go%20to%20Settings%20%3E%20Accessibility%20%3E%20Spoken,Select%20what%20you%20want%20spoken.\">Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing feedback - Apple Support (CA)<\/a>\r\n<h3><a id=\"macos\"><\/a>macOS<\/h3>\r\nTurn on Spoken Content:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <strong>System Settings &gt; Accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong>Speak selection<\/strong> on.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select\u00a0<strong>\u24d8 Show Detail\u00a0<\/strong>beside options to customize.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The default keyboard shortcut for Speak Selection is\u00a0<strong>Option Escape.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>System Voice<\/strong> and press\u00a0<strong>Play Sample<\/strong> to verify voice and speed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nWhen activated, the Spoken Content controller will appear with options for controlling speech.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-63\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" \/>\r\n<h3>Learn More<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/mac-help\/mh27448\/mac#:~:text=on%20the%20screen-,On%20your%20Mac%2C%20choose%20Apple%20menu%20%3E%20System%20Settings%2C%20then,Spoken%20Content%20on%20the%20right.&amp;text=By%20default%2C%20your%20Mac%20speaks,the%20keyboard%20shortcut%20Option%2DEsc.\">Have your Mac speak text that\u2019s on the screen - Apple Support (CA)<\/a>\r\n<h2><a id=\"browsers\"><\/a>Browser tools<\/h2>\r\n<h3><a id=\"firefox\"><\/a>Firefox<\/h3>\r\nPress <strong>F9 <\/strong>(Windows) or <strong>Command<\/strong> and <strong>Option<\/strong> and <strong>R <\/strong>(macOS) to open\/close Reader View or <strong>click<\/strong> on lined paper icon in address bar.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/FFreadervie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"120\" \/>\r\n\r\nReader View includes built-in text to speech and display customization.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-328\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"294\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe look of webpages can be customized, including the font as well as line, character, and word spacing.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-329\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"961\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe background colour can be changed, as well as the colour of links, font, background, and highlighting under the\u00a0<strong>Custom<\/strong> tab.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"360\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0<strong>Read aloud<\/strong> tool (headphone icon) offers read aloud functions, variable speed, and voice options.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-332\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"356\" \/>\r\n\r\nThis is not available on all webpages.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/firefox-reader-view-clutter-free-web-pages\">Firefox Reader View for clutter-free web pages<\/a>\r\n<h3><a id=\"edge\"><\/a>Edge<\/h3>\r\nEdge has two reading tools:\u00a0<strong>Read Aloud\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong> Immersive Reader.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 3 ways to activate Read Aloud:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Control Shift u<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on A icon in address bar\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloud.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"88\" \/>\r\nRead Aloud will begin reading from the top of the page.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on text, select <strong>Read Aloud<\/strong> or <strong>Continue to read aloud from here\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloudrightclick.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"621\" \/><\/strong>\r\nAdditionally, users can select text, right-click and click\u00a0<strong>Read Aloud Selection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use\u00a0<strong>Immersive Reader,<\/strong> press\u00a0<strong>F9<\/strong> or click the Immersive Reader icon in the address bar (when available).\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersive.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"91\" \/>\r\n\r\nImmersive Reader offers a simplified version of webpages with full Read Aloud functions. Additional visual customizations and reading preferences are available.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersivetext.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"546\" \/>\r\n\r\nLearn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/edge\/features\/read-aloud?form=MA13FJ\">Read aloud<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/use-immersive-reader-in-microsoft-edge-78a7a17d-52e1-47ee-b0ac-eff8539015e1?form=MA13FJ\">Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge<\/a>.\r\n<h3><a id=\"safari\"><\/a>Safari<\/h3>\r\nTurn on Spoken Content:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <strong>System Settings &gt; Accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Speak selection<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> on.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select\u00a0<strong>\u24d8 Show Detail\u00a0<\/strong>beside options to customize.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The default keyboard shortcut for Speak Selection is\u00a0<strong>Option Escape.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>System Voice<\/strong> and press\u00a0<strong>Play Sample<\/strong> to verify voice and speed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIn Safari:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Highlight text.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right-click.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Speech.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Start Speaking.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-71\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Or select <strong>Edit <\/strong>from menu bar.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Speech.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Start Speaking.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nUse the controller window to control reading and speed.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-72\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" \/>\r\n\r\nSafari has\u00a0<strong>Reader View<\/strong> available on some websites. This simplified view of web content may make reading easier. Click\u00a0<strong>Show Reader View\u00a0<\/strong>in the address bar.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-73\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.04.59.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"107\" \/>\r\n\r\nReader View can also be activated by pressing <strong>Command Shift r<\/strong> or open the\u00a0<strong>View\u00a0<\/strong>menu and select\u00a0<strong>Show Reader.<\/strong> Reader View is not available on all websites.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-hk\/guide\/safari\/sfri32632\/mac\">Hide ads when reading articles in Safari on Mac<\/a>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img.chapter noborder aligncenter wp-image-25 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-300x175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-1024x596.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-65x38.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-225x131.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930-350x204.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-7-1-e1710976571930.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"navbar\">\n<li class=\"navitem\"><strong><a href=\"#RS\">ReadSpeaker<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#webreader\">webReader<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#docreader\">docReader<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#textaid\">TextAid<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><strong><a href=\"#device\">Device Built-in<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#word\">Word<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#android\">Android<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#chromeos\">ChromeOS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#ios\">iOS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#macos\">macOS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><strong><a href=\"#browsers\">Browser tools<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#firefox\">Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#edge\">Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#safari\">Safari<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"RS\"><\/a>ReadSpeaker<\/h2>\n<p>ReadSpeaker has four tools for reading different types of content: webReader and docReader in Brightspace and TextAid and TextAid extension for reading web content.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"webreader\"><\/a>webReader<\/h3>\n<p>There is a text to speech tool included in Brightspace. The tool can be access via the Listen button that appears on topic, discussion, and quiz pages:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ListenButton.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ListenButton.png 162w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ListenButton-65x16.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Activating the Listen button will reveal the Player:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player.png 376w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player-65x7.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player-225x23.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-Player-350x36.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The player will read aloud, and (by default) highlight, content as it is read.<\/p>\n<p>In quiz, each question has its own\u00a0<b>Listen\u00a0<\/b>button. The player will stop after reading each question and possible responses. Answer the question and select the next\u00a0<b>Listen<\/b>\u00a0button to continue.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-1024x628.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-65x40.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-225x138.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105-350x215.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_96535775021696527049435_20231005173105.png 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of options on the Player for speed, volume, and controls. Additional settings and tools are available in the Settings menu:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/File_c2dc43cba42d48f7aa19a3e9c92d4d32_pic0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/File_c2dc43cba42d48f7aa19a3e9c92d4d32_pic0.png 349w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/File_c2dc43cba42d48f7aa19a3e9c92d4d32_pic0-227x300.png 227w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/File_c2dc43cba42d48f7aa19a3e9c92d4d32_pic0-65x86.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/File_c2dc43cba42d48f7aa19a3e9c92d4d32_pic0-225x297.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Under\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0you can customize the appearance, including colours and highlighting.<\/p>\n<p>Choose\u00a0<strong>Reading Voices<\/strong>\u00a0to change voices.<\/p>\n<p>When reading, a second toolbar will appear at the bottom of the window with simplified controls.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-2048x998.png 2048w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-65x32.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-225x110.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-20.59.38-350x170.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Select Content<\/h3>\n<p>You can select content and a button will appear:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-31\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-1024x502.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-65x32.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-225x110.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1-350x171.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-QuizHighlight-1.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choose\u00a0<strong>Listen<\/strong>\u00a0to hear the selected text.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"enlarge\"><\/a>Enlarge Text<\/h3>\n<p>Enlarge text opens a window at the bottom of your screen that shows the text being read. There are options to change the appearance.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong>Enlarge Text<\/strong> to on.<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Listen.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-32\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-963x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-963x1024.png 963w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-768x816.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-65x69.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-225x239.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText-350x372.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-LargeText.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Text Mode<\/h3>\n<p>Text mode simplifies the view of a page. Keep in mind, this may temporarily alter the appearance of the page.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Text Mode.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-33\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-1024x519.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-65x33.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-225x114.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1-350x177.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode1.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A new overlay window will open showing the simplified version of the page.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-963x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-963x1024.png 963w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-768x816.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-65x69.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-225x239.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1-350x372.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-TextMode2-1.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Page Mask<\/h3>\n<p>Page mask dims the page except for where the mouse is. This may help users focus on what is being read.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Page Mask.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-65x37.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-225x128.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1-350x198.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask1.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The screen will dim except for a horizontal line that follows the mouse.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-36\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-65x37.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-225x128.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2-350x198.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-PageMask2.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Users can change the size of the mask using the + and &#8211; buttons on the right side of the mask.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Click and Listen<\/h3>\n<p>This tool is not available in the quiz tool to prevent accidentally clicking an incorrect answer. In other parts of Brightspace, this option allows you to click on text and have that section read aloud.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the player menu button.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong>Click and Listen<\/strong> to on.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1.png 935w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1-65x38.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1-225x133.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen1-350x207.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Click on text on the page, you will see a red outline around what is being read as well as the highlighting of sentences and words.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2.png 935w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2-65x38.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2-225x133.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/ReadSpeaker-Brightspace-ClickandListen2-350x207.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a id=\"docreader\"><\/a>docReader<\/h3>\n<p>Brightspace includes a tool called <strong>docReader.\u00a0<\/strong>Use the\u00a0<strong>Open with docReader<\/strong>\u00a0button below the document frame.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-1024x281.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-1024x281.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-768x211.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-1536x421.png 1536w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-2048x561.png 2048w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-65x18.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-225x62.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-05-03-at-16.02.33-350x96.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">docReader will read PDFs and Word documents aloud with various options for highlighting, listening, and reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion_1\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"collapse_acc_1\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_acc_1\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Click\u00a0<strong>Listen<\/strong>\u00a0or highlight text and choose\u00a0<strong>Listen<\/strong>\u00a0to begin reading.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-65x31.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-225x107.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517-350x166.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_19795860721696368752606_20231003213517.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">T<strong>ext Mode<\/strong><\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to see a simplified version of the document.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<strong>Layout Mode<\/strong>\u00a0to return to the original view of the document.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-65x31.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-225x107.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517-350x166.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_55394492231696368752607_20231003213517.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<strong>Expand Toolbar<\/strong>\u00a0for more options or\u00a0<strong>Collapse Toolbar<\/strong>\u00a0to hide.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-42\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-65x31.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-225x107.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517-350x166.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_50577603451696368752608_20231003213517.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Use\u00a0<strong>Page Mask<\/strong>\u00a0to dim the document except for the lines where your mouse is focused.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Use\u00a0<strong>Reading Ruler<\/strong>\u00a0to move a ruler with your mouse to underline each line as you read it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<strong>Settings\u00a0<\/strong>menu has options for reading speed, colour and highlighting settings, as well as font and spacing options in Text Mode.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-1024x921.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-1024x921.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-768x691.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-65x58.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-225x202.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517-350x315.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_21642033661696368752612_20231003213517.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"textaid\"><\/a>TextAid<\/h3>\n<p>TextAid is a browser extension (<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/readspeaker-chrome-extens\/hjhgdemcnjlhekapcjegdlckfhbmfokc\">Chrome<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/readspeaker-textaid-add-on\/\">Firefox<\/a>) similar to webReader in Brightspace that helps users to read content anywhere on the web.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">To access the browser extension navigate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ws.readspeaker.com\/a\/wasp\/app\/8\">TextAid<\/a>\u00a0and select Sign in with Office 365. Login with your Langara email address and password.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"1\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<\/span><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Web Reading.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_451564577101695332114910_20230921213525.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_451564577101695332114910_20230921213525.png 348w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_451564577101695332114910_20230921213525-142x300.png 142w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_451564577101695332114910_20230921213525-65x137.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_451564577101695332114910_20230921213525-225x475.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"2\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select\u00a0<\/span><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Computer<\/span><\/strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-1024x282.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-1024x282.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-768x212.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-65x18.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-225x62.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525-350x96.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_457296984111695332114911_20230921213525.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose preferred browser.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-1024x502.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-65x32.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-225x110.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525-350x172.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_865529877121695332114912_20230921213525.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:371,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"11\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Each option includes instructions and a link to install the extension.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Once the extension is installed, you don&#8217;t have to through the portal every time you want to use the extension.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Using the extension<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"1\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Select the Extensions icon (a puzzle piece in Chrome and Firefox) near the top right of the browser.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"2\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ReadSpeaker<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00ae<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0TextAid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The ReadSpeaker tool will open.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525-300x73.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525-65x16.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525-225x55.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525-350x86.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_675777556131695332114913_20230921213525.png 748w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">A pop-up will guide you to login if you are not currently logged in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"4\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Highlight text and select the\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Play\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">button (green arrow).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"5\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Change highlighting, reading speed, and language on the toolbar using the gear, speedometer, and globe icons.<\/span>\n<ol role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing assistance tools are only available in Word or Google docs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"7\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-listid=\"10\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Snapshot<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tool (frame icon) allows you to extract text from pictures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Learn More<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.readspeaker.com\/blog\/textaid-features\/\">The Complete Guide to TextAid<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.readspeaker.com\/education\/library\/\">Education Technology Resources &#8211; Text to Speech Library<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"device\"><\/a>Device Built-in<\/h2>\n<h3><a id=\"word\"><\/a>Word<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Word has two text to speech tools: <strong>Read Aloud<\/strong> and <strong>Immersive Reader<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Read Aloud<\/h4>\n<p>Read Aloud is available in the desktop version of Word. Move to the\u00a0<strong>Review\u00a0<\/strong>tab and click\u00a0<strong>Read Aloud<\/strong>, or press\u00a0<strong>Alt Control Space<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026.png 784w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026-65x25.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026-225x86.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_20230928183026-350x134.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A small toolbar appears with controls and voice options.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_98379549131695925810396_20230928183026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_98379549131695925810396_20230928183026.png 178w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/image_98379549131695925810396_20230928183026-65x26.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Users can have Read Aloud read from their cursor position or select text and have only the selection read.<\/p>\n<h4>Immersive Reader<\/h4>\n<p>Immersive Reader is available in both desktop and browser versions of Word. Immersive Reader is also available in the browser version of PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<p>To open Immersive Reader, move to the <strong>View<\/strong> tab and select\u00a0<strong>Immersive Reader.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive.png 452w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive-65x26.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive-225x89.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersive-350x138.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The document&#8217;s appearance will change. At the bottom of the window, users can access Read Aloud tools.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveplay.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveplay.png 155w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveplay-65x34.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Immersive Reader, users can customize text size and spacing, font styles, background colour, and more.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveoptions.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveoptions.png 254w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveoptions-65x19.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/wordimmersiveoptions-225x66.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more information, read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/office\/listen-to-your-word-documents-5a2de7f3-1ef4-4795-b24e-64fc2731b001#:~:text=To%20use%20Speak%3A,the%20Speak%20selected%20text%20icon.\">listen to your Word documents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"android\"><\/a>Android<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download <strong>Android Accessibility<\/strong> <strong>Suite<\/strong> if not already on device.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Accessibility.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Installed Apps.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose<strong> Select to Speak.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77.jpg 436w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77-136x300.jpg 136w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77-65x144.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77-225x498.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/77-350x775.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Follow prompts to set up service.<\/li>\n<li>In apps you want read aloud, tap the accessibility icon in the bottom right.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78.jpg 436w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78-136x300.jpg 136w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78-65x144.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78-225x498.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/78-350x775.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap on text or tap and drag around text you want read aloud.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1.jpg 436w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1-136x300.jpg 136w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1-65x144.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1-225x498.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/79-1-350x775.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use toolbar to stop, pause, or change settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note, this may be different depending on your Android phone.<\/p>\n<p>Android has a Reading Mode App for Chrome.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Install the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.reader&amp;hl=en_CA&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1\">Reading mode app<\/a>\u00a0from the Google Play Store and open\u00a0<strong>Reading mode.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<strong>Accessibility. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Installed apps.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading Mode<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Set desired <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading mode<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> shortcut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Accessibility <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">shortcut and select\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading Mode.<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Note, <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading mode\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">does not work on all webpages. Reading mode works best on documents and text heavy pages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Reading mode <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">changes the appearance of content. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Play <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">to begin reading.<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Settings\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">to change appearance and audio settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Learn More<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/7349565?hl=en\">Use Select to Speak &#8211; Android Accessibility Help<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/13026948?hl=en\">Use Reading mode &#8211; Android Accessibility Help<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"chromeos\"><\/a>ChromeOS<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Text-to-speech.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle on\u00a0<strong>Select to Speak.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Select to Speak <\/strong>icon (circle with speaker) on the Shelf and click and drag over content you want read aloud. Or highlight text and press <strong>Search <\/strong>and <strong>s.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Select to Speak<\/strong> navigation bar will appear with options to pause, skip, rewind, and change speed.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1.png 720w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1-65x12.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1-225x43.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1-350x67.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Additional options for voices and highlighting are available under <strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Text-to-Speech &gt; Select to speak settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chromebook\/answer\/9032490?hl=en\">Hear text read aloud &#8211; Chromebook Help<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"ios\"><\/a>iOS<\/h3>\n<p>Use Spoken Content to read aloud content in iOS.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to\u00a0<strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Spoken Content.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle <strong>Speak Selection<\/strong> on.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1.png 455w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1-149x300.png 149w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1-65x131.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1-225x454.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture12-1-350x707.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Highlight text and select\u00a0<strong>Speak<\/strong> to hear selected text read aloud.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1.png 458w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1-149x300.png 149w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1-65x131.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1-225x453.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/12-1-350x705.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To hear everything on screen read aloud:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Accessibility <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Spoken Content.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle <strong>Speak Screen <\/strong> on.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4.png 455w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4-149x300.png 149w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4-65x131.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4-225x454.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/11-4-350x707.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Swipe down from top of screen with two fingers to have all page content read.<\/li>\n<li>Use the toolbar to control speech.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41.png 458w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41-140x300.png 140w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41-65x140.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41-225x483.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/41-350x751.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In Safari, use <strong>Listen to Page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When available:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/assets\/656912ADA28BF1B7E90BF0F6\/656912B3021EA3AD750FB887\/en_US\/a6bd181bd75344877a4ae0b41108cb6f.png\" alt=\"the Page Settings button\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" \/>\u00a0icon in the address bar and choose\u00a0<strong>Listen to Page.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-61\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-153x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-153x300.png 153w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-521x1024.png 521w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-768x1511.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-781x1536.png 781w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-1041x2048.png 1041w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-65x128.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-225x443.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647-350x688.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0647.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Control playback by tapping on\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/assets\/656912ADA28BF1B7E90BF0F6\/656912B3021EA3AD750FB887\/en_US\/428e63d6a68a90abd471d45548bf4aaf.png\" alt=\"the Listening Controls button\" width=\"26\" height=\"24\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Control reading speed, skip forward and back, pause, or stop listening.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-153x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-153x300.png 153w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-522x1024.png 522w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-768x1507.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-783x1536.png 783w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-1043x2048.png 1043w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-65x128.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-225x442.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648-350x687.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/IMG_0648.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Learn More<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/iphone\/iph96b214f0\/ios#:~:text=Go%20to%20Settings%20%3E%20Accessibility%20%3E%20Spoken,Select%20what%20you%20want%20spoken.\">Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing feedback &#8211; Apple Support (CA)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"macos\"><\/a>macOS<\/h3>\n<p>Turn on Spoken Content:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>System Settings &gt; Accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong>Speak selection<\/strong> on.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>\u24d8 Show Detail\u00a0<\/strong>beside options to customize.\n<ol>\n<li>The default keyboard shortcut for Speak Selection is\u00a0<strong>Option Escape.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>System Voice<\/strong> and press\u00a0<strong>Play Sample<\/strong> to verify voice and speed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When activated, the Spoken Content controller will appear with options for controlling speech.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1.png 803w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1-65x32.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1-225x110.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-1-350x172.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Learn More<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/mac-help\/mh27448\/mac#:~:text=on%20the%20screen-,On%20your%20Mac%2C%20choose%20Apple%20menu%20%3E%20System%20Settings%2C%20then,Spoken%20Content%20on%20the%20right.&amp;text=By%20default%2C%20your%20Mac%20speaks,the%20keyboard%20shortcut%20Option%2DEsc.\">Have your Mac speak text that\u2019s on the screen &#8211; Apple Support (CA)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"browsers\"><\/a>Browser tools<\/h2>\n<h3><a id=\"firefox\"><\/a>Firefox<\/h3>\n<p>Press <strong>F9 <\/strong>(Windows) or <strong>Command<\/strong> and <strong>Option<\/strong> and <strong>R <\/strong>(macOS) to open\/close Reader View or <strong>click<\/strong> on lined paper icon in address bar.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/FFreadervie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/FFreadervie.png 197w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/FFreadervie-65x40.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reader View includes built-in text to speech and display customization.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-328\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader.png 84w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-65x228.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The look of webpages can be customized, including the font as well as line, character, and word spacing.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-329\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom.png 468w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom-146x300.png 146w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom-65x133.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom-225x462.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-TextCustom-350x719.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The background colour can be changed, as well as the colour of links, font, background, and highlighting under the\u00a0<strong>Custom<\/strong> tab.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme.png 500w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme-65x47.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme-225x162.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-Theme-350x252.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Read aloud<\/strong> tool (headphone icon) offers read aloud functions, variable speed, and voice options.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-332\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud.png 417w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud-65x55.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud-225x192.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Firefox129Reader-ReadAloud-350x299.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is not available on all webpages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/firefox-reader-view-clutter-free-web-pages\">Firefox Reader View for clutter-free web pages<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"edge\"><\/a>Edge<\/h3>\n<p>Edge has two reading tools:\u00a0<strong>Read Aloud\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong> Immersive Reader.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are 3 ways to activate Read Aloud:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <strong>Control Shift u<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on A icon in address bar<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloud.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloud.png 269w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloud-65x21.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloud-225x74.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><br \/>\nRead Aloud will begin reading from the top of the page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on text, select <strong>Read Aloud<\/strong> or <strong>Continue to read aloud from here<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloudrightclick.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloudrightclick.png 324w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloudrightclick-157x300.png 157w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloudrightclick-65x125.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgereadaloudrightclick-225x431.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\nAdditionally, users can select text, right-click and click\u00a0<strong>Read Aloud Selection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To use\u00a0<strong>Immersive Reader,<\/strong> press\u00a0<strong>F9<\/strong> or click the Immersive Reader icon in the address bar (when available).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersive.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersive.png 260w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersive-65x23.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersive-225x79.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Immersive Reader offers a simplified version of webpages with full Read Aloud functions. Additional visual customizations and reading preferences are available.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersivetext.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersivetext.png 281w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersivetext-154x300.png 154w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersivetext-65x126.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/edgeimmersivetext-225x437.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/edge\/features\/read-aloud?form=MA13FJ\">Read aloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/use-immersive-reader-in-microsoft-edge-78a7a17d-52e1-47ee-b0ac-eff8539015e1?form=MA13FJ\">Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"safari\"><\/a>Safari<\/h3>\n<p>Turn on Spoken Content:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>System Settings &gt; Accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Speak selection<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>\u24d8 Show Detail\u00a0<\/strong>beside options to customize.\n<ol>\n<li>The default keyboard shortcut for Speak Selection is\u00a0<strong>Option Escape.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>System Voice<\/strong> and press\u00a0<strong>Play Sample<\/strong> to verify voice and speed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In Safari:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Highlight text.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right-click.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Speech.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Start Speaking.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-65x40.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-225x137.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1-350x213.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-12-15-at-10.05.46-1.png 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Or select <strong>Edit <\/strong>from menu bar.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Speech.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Start Speaking.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use the controller window to control reading and speed.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0.png 803w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-65x32.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-225x110.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/3da047b8564dd178415f6240663d79a0-350x172.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Safari has\u00a0<strong>Reader View<\/strong> available on some websites. 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