Listen to Microsoft documents read aloud
Functionality
Speak is a built-in feature of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote. You can use Speak to have text read aloud in the language of your version of Office. Text to speech can be used to support those who struggle with print-based information. This includes learners with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia or those where English is not their first language. Speak can be used to proofread documents for spelling or grammar mistakes and make digesting a large document easier by listening rather than reading.
Tips for using this tool at Kent
- Kent staff and students can access Speak by downloading and installing Microsoft Office 365 through the University
- Available on all staff and student PCs around campus through Microsoft Office
Help & how to get started
- Activate Speak in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint or OneNote by clicking 'Customize Quick Access Toolbar'
- Choose More Commands > All Commands
- Scroll down to the Speak command, select it and click Add
- Once you have activated Speak, you can highlight text and click the Speak icon in your Quick Access toolbar to hear text read aloud
- For help activating this feature contact the IT Service Desk
Cost
None
Terms of use, copyright and licensing
Speak is included in the university's Microsoft licence
Data Privacy
The University of Kent uses Google Analytics to track how our Software Finder tool is being used. We do not share this data with any third parties.
While we recommend various software tools that may be helpful for both students and staff, it's important for individuals to review the Terms and Conditions of any software they choose to install, especially regarding how it may affect their privacy and personal data.
Please note, the University of Kent is not responsible for the data privacy practices of any third-party software. It is the user's responsibility to understand the privacy policies of the software they use.