How to Read Documents Aloud Using Various Tools and Platforms

To read a document, you can use various tools and methods depending on the type of document and your preferences. Here are some options:

Google Docs

1. Using Built-in Text-to-Speech:
   • Open the document in Google Docs.
   • Select Tools > Accessibility.
   • Check the box for Turn on screen reader support.
   • Select the text you want to read aloud.
   • Go to the Accessibility menu and select Verbalize to screen reader > Verbalize selection.
2. Using a Google Chrome Extension:
   • Install the Read & Write extension from the Chrome Web Store.
   • Open your Google Docs document.
   • Click the Read & Write button in the top-right corner.
   • Place your cursor where you want to start reading and press the Play button on the toolbar.

Android Devices

1. Using Accessibility Settings:
   • Go to Accessibility Settings on your device.
   • Enable Select to Speak.
   • Open the Google Docs document and select the text you want to read aloud.
   • A text-to-speech icon will appear, and your device will start reading the selected text.

iPhone

1. Using Spoken Content Settings:
   • Open Settings and search for Speak Selection.
   • Enable the Speak Selection feature.
   • Open the Google Docs app and select the text you want to read aloud.
   • Tap Speak from the pop-up menu to hear the selected text.

PDF Documents

1. Using UPDF:
   • Open the PDF in UPDF on your Mac.
   • Select the text you want to read aloud.
   • Right-click and select Start Speaking from the options menu.

Additional Tools

• @Voice Aloud Reader: This app can read various document types (txt, pdf, docx, etc.) out loud without requiring you to select parts of the text manually.

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These methods should help you read documents aloud using different tools and platforms.