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Q: 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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  • by PAHU,

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