Accessibility: Text-to-Speech & Read-Aloud Options

Modern operating systems and web browsers include built-in accessibility features that provide text-to-speech, read-aloud, and focused reading experiences.

Overview

Modern operating systems and web browsers include built-in accessibility features that provide text-to-speech, read-aloud, and focused reading experiences. These tools are available by default and meet the needs of most users without requiring additional software or account integrations.

The resources below link to official documentation with detailed guidance and usage instructions.

Windows

• Read Aloud (Microsoft Edge)
  Use case: Listening to web pages, PDFs, and online articles
  Microsoft: Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge
• Narrator
  Use case: System-wide screen reading and text-to-speech
  Microsoft: Narrator

macOS

• Spoken Content (Text-to-Speech)
  Use case: Reading selected text across most applications
  Apple: Have your Mac speak text
• VoiceOver
  Use case: Full screen-reader and accessibility support
  Apple: VoiceOver

Web Browsers (Cross-Platform)

Most modern web browsers include Reader or Reading Modes that simplify page layouts and improve readability. Some browsers also provide native read-aloud functionality.

• Microsoft Edge Support
• Google Chrome Support