Microsoft Edge has long offered Read Aloud, which allows text to be read with audio from web pages, PDFs, and eBooks. With text-to-speech (TTS) technology, Microsoft Edge can read content aloud, allowing you to focus on other tasks or relax. With this feature, you don’t need to scroll through long web pages or strain your eyes.
Whether using Microsoft Edge on your phone or computer, Read Aloud is accessible on all platforms. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to use the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge.
How to Use Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge for Desktop
Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature is pretty simple to use and doesn’t require any setup. Navigate to the webpage you want Edge to read aloud and click the Read Aloud icon at the top. Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + U in Edge to access the Read Aloud feature.
After you enable Read Aloud, Edge will read the web page content aloud. At the top, you’ll find playback controls to play, pause, and fast forward or backward. You can freely switch between tabs and windows while Edge reads the content clearly.
If you want Microsoft Edge to read only a specific paragraph or section, click and drag your mouse over the desired text to highlight it. Right click on it and select ‘Read selection aloud’ from the context menu.
After using this feature, click the Read Aloud icon again to turn it off.
How to modify read-aloud settings in Microsoft Edge for desktop
While using Edge’s Read Aloud feature, you can enhance your experience by switching between a variety of voices and accents. Furthermore, you can increase or decrease the playback speed to your liking.
To adjust Edge’s Read Aloud settings, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to the web page you want to read aloud.
Step 2: Click the Read Aloud icon at the top.
Step 3: Click Voice Options in the top right corner.
Step 4: Use the slider under Speed to adjust the reading speed as needed. Alternatively, you can use the left or right arrow keys to do the same.
Step 5: Click the drop-down menu under Select Voice to choose your preferred voice pack.
How to make Microsoft Edge read PDF files aloud on desktop
In addition to web pages, you can use Edge’s Read Aloud feature to make the browser read PDF files aloud. Open the file in Microsoft Edge’s PDF viewer and click the Read Aloud option at the top.
If you downloaded the PDF, locate it on your computer. Right-click it, go to Open With, and select Microsoft Edge from the submenu.
After opening your PDF in Edge, click the Read Aloud option at the top. You can change the playback and voice options from the toolbar at the top.
How to use Microsoft Edge’s read-aloud feature on Android or iPhone
The Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge isn’t just limited to the desktop app; It is also available on Android and iPhone. Here’s how to use it.
Since Edge offers a similar user interface on Android and iPhone, the following steps should work on any smartphone.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge on your Android or iPhone. Navigate to the web page that you want the browser to read aloud.
Step 2: Tap the menu icon (three horizontal dots) at the bottom and select the Read Aloud option from the menu that opens.
Step 3: Edge will start reading the text on the page aloud. You can use the playback controls at the top to play, pause, or skip segments. To adjust the Speak Aloud setting, tap the Voice Options icon in the top right corner.
Step 4: Drag the slider under Speed to increase or decrease the playback speed. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred voice from this menu.
Step 5: After using the Read Aloud feature, tap the X icon in the top left corner to close the feature.
It should be noted that Read Aloud is not available for PDF files in the mobile version of Edge. So you can only use it on websites.
Listen and learn
The Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge can be useful when you’re having trouble reading text or just want to give your eyes a break. What are you waiting for? Try Edge’s Read Aloud feature and share your thoughts on it in the comments section below.
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