How to Have Text Read Aloud on Your Mac

Are you looking for a way to have text read aloud on your Mac? Enabling the VoiceOver Screen Reader feature can be a great help for individuals who are visually impaired or prefer listening instead of reading. In this article, we will guide you through the simple steps to turn on VoiceOver on your Mac.

Step 1: Press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search and type 'System Preferences.' Then, press Return to open the System Preferences window.

Step 2: In the System Preferences window, click on the 'Accessibility' option from the left menu.

Step 3: Click on 'VoiceOver' from the left menu. This will open the VoiceOver utility window with an audio narration of how it works.

Step 4: On the right side of the VoiceOver utility window, click the checkbox next to 'Enable VoiceOver' to activate the feature.

Step 5: Click on 'Use VoiceOver' or press V on your keyboard to start using VoiceOver. The VoiceOver window will appear on your screen with an audio narration of the text currently selected.

Alternatively, you can also enable VoiceOver by clicking the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the menu bar and then selecting 'VoiceOver' from the dropdown menu.

Once enabled, you can customize the VoiceOver Speech to suit your needs. You can adjust the speed or verbosity of the speech to make it easier to understand. You can also click on 'Learn More' for a complete audio guide on using VoiceOver.

To disable VoiceOver, simply click the X icon in the VoiceOver window. With these simple steps, you can have text read aloud on your Mac and empower individuals who are visually impaired or prefer listening instead of reading.

How to have text read aloud on mac