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How do I get preview to read aloud on my Mac?
How to get your Mac to read text aloud
- Select “System Preferences…” Click “System Preferences…”
- Click “Accessibility.”
- Select “Speech” in the left sidebar.
- Tick the box next to “Speak selected text when the key is pressed.” The default way to read commands is to press the “option” + “Esc” keys.
Can you do text to speech in preview?
You can use the Text to Speech feature to hear selected text read aloud in a Microsoft Office for Mac file. Select the Speak selected text when the key is pressed check box, and then click Set Key to assign a keyboard shortcut that you want to use to hear text read aloud. …
How do you voice over a PDF on a Mac?
Choose Edit > Speech > Start Speaking. Your Mac should begin reading the PDF aloud. To pause, choose Edit > Speech > Stop Speaking.
Does my Mac have a PDF reader?
Safari has a built-in PDF reader that automatically displays PDF documents right in the browser window. You don’t have to download and install a separate PDF reader app. In the Safari app on your Mac, click the link to a PDF. Move the pointer to the bottom center of the browser window to see controls.
How do I speak on my MacBook Pro?
If you have trouble reading text on your screen, you can have your Mac speak text that’s on the screen when you press a key or set of keys. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Dictation & Speech, then click Text to Speech. Select the “Speak selected text when the key is pressed” checkbox.
How do I enable speech on my iPhone?
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Dictation & Speech, then click Text to Speech. Select the “Speak selected text when the key is pressed” checkbox. By default, speaking is enabled when you press Option-Esc.
Which is the keyboard shortcut to speak on a Mac?
Select the “Speak selection” checkbox. By default, your Mac speaks text when you press the keyboard shortcut Option-Esc. To set a different keyboard shortcut and change other settings, click Options:
How do I Stop my Mac from speaking?
To stop the speaking, press the key again. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Accessibility, then click Spoken Content. Select the “Speak selection” checkbox. By default, your Mac speaks text when you press the keyboard shortcut Option-Esc.