Mac OS X also has a Text to Speech Option which will read selected text when the user presses a user defined Shortcut Key. The text to speech option also works in the Apple Calculator to make it self voicing. It is a simpler option than VoiceOver to use for reading e-texts for people with learning disabilities.

Using the 'Text to Speech' software on your Windows-based computer can be learned in a matter or minutes. The 'Text to Speech' utility allows you to configure your computer so the machine recognizes the words you type on screen and converts them into a computerized voice audible through the speakers.

Word Text To Speech Settings

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*You can also use the shortcut ⌥ ⇧ ⌘S *NOTE: Text to Speech functionality may not work for all VitalSource titles. Please contact support if you have any issues with your ebook How to change the Voice in Mac To change the voice of the reader in Mac, please go to System Preferences > Dictation & Speech > Text to Speech.
On the Mac and Windows the 'desktop app' is more than just a shortcut to the website. Disconnect your wifi and close your default browser (set to clear cookies, offline data, active logins, cache, site preferences, browsing and download history).

Click 'Start' and select 'Control Panels' from the menu. Under 'Control Panels,' select 'Speech.'

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Select the voice you want the computer to use by selecting the 'Voice Selection' drop-down menu on the 'Text to Speech' tab. There as many as 12 voices available on most Windows-based computers. More voices are available to download for free at Microsoft.com.

Preview the voice you chose by selecting 'Preview Voice' at the bottom of the screen. On screen, you will notice the text is highlighted when the voice reads as you type. If the voice sounds fine, click 'OK.' Open a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word, and begin to type. The program should provide an audio representation of what is being written on the screen.

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