Use text-to-speech for work reading

Listening can offer another way into a document. It may also help you notice a missing word or an awkward sentence in something you have written.

Try the tools you already have

Look for Read Aloud, Speak or spoken-content options in your browser, document reader or device’s accessibility settings. Availability and names vary by application. This preview also has a “Listen to this guide” button on each article.

Choose a comfortable pace

Start with a short passage. Adjust the voice and speed, and try following the text while it plays. There is no target speed to work towards. Pause, repeat or switch back to reading whenever that is easier.

Use it selectively

Listening may suit an explanation or a draft email. Code, tables, paths and punctuation often need a visual check as well. A voice can pronounce a command convincingly without making its exact characters clear.

Check where the text goes

Some voices work on the device; others use an online service. Check the tool’s privacy information before using it with confidential work. Your employer may already provide an approved option.