Text-to-speech can help with processing written material, improving comprehension and reducing the need to re-read content. These tools can also be useful as a way of proofreading your work, by listening back to spot errors. Examples of text-to-speech tools are:
- TextHelp Read&Write can read aloud text in Microsoft Word documents, PDFs, and webpages.
- Immersive Reader is available in applications such as Word, Edge and OneNote.
You may find text-to-speech or screen readers useful if you have a visual impairment and find it difficult to, or cannot see the screen.
- ZoomText software combines magnification with text-to-speech.
- JAWS screenreader will assist you with navigating your computer and will read content back to you.
See the Accessibility Guide: Assistive Software for more information about availability on campus, free tools and tools built into your operating system.
