Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to use Read Aloud in Microsoft Word to listen to your text. We will also look at how to change the reading speed and the voice. Plus, learn how to use Read Aloud with Immersive Reader.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365 for PC. These steps also apply to Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2021, and Word 2019.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 How to Use Read Aloud
01:47 Interesting Fact About Read Aloud Accents
02:38 Use Read Aloud with Immersive Reader

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Use Read Aloud Microsoft Word (Listen to Text)
erinwrightwriting.com/read-aloud-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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