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How do I have the computer read text to me?

I have an OS X Yosemite version 10.10.2 iMac (27-inch, Late 1013) Processor 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5


Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Desktop computer


I am wondering how to have the computer read text aloud. I'm proofing contract language and was hoping the computer could read text and I could follow on a paper copy to proof.


Can this iMac do that?

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 2, 2015 6:09 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2015 6:45 PM

First you need to enable the setting in System Preferences > Dictation & Speech > Text to Speech > "Speak selected text when the key is pressed". You will see that the default key sequence is Option & Escape, which you can change. With the setting enabled, select the document and then press the Option and Esc keys. The Mac should now start speaking the selected document.

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Apr 2, 2015 6:45 PM in response to SOHMANN

First you need to enable the setting in System Preferences > Dictation & Speech > Text to Speech > "Speak selected text when the key is pressed". You will see that the default key sequence is Option & Escape, which you can change. With the setting enabled, select the document and then press the Option and Esc keys. The Mac should now start speaking the selected document.

How do I have the computer read text to me?

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