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Highlighting text and then speak text is not working

Highlighting text and then speak text is not working.

this is not an issue with Siri. This is an issue I have one highlighting a text whether it is in the notepad, online or in an email. I used to be able to highlight it and then tap speak and it would read it to me. That does not happen anymore and I’ve been poking around in the The iPhone system and I have not been able to figure out what I can do To resolve my problem.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 24, 2020 3:28 PM

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Hi Icchavezjr,


It seems you're having trouble with your iPhone speaking your screen selection and we can help.


The feature you're describing is not enabled by default, so let's make sure that it's turned on.


Go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. Is Speak Selection enabled?


Let us know if that's on. Try toggling it and restarting if necessary:

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Let us know if that helps.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Posted on Oct 28, 2020 4:50 PM

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Oct 28, 2020 4:50 PM in response to Icchavezjr

Hi Icchavezjr,


It seems you're having trouble with your iPhone speaking your screen selection and we can help.


The feature you're describing is not enabled by default, so let's make sure that it's turned on.


Go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. Is Speak Selection enabled?


Let us know if that's on. Try toggling it and restarting if necessary:

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Let us know if that helps.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Highlighting text and then speak text is not working

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