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How to Enable Read Aloud in Edge [Even When It’s Stubborn]

Listen to websites, documents, and PDFs hitch-free with the ultimate Read Aloud setup steps

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Updated onJuly 4, 2024

updated onJuly 4, 2024

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Today we’ll teach you everything you need to know about enabling and disabling the Read Aloud accessibility feature in Edge.

Before we start, it’s important to note that sometimes, even after enabling Read Aloud using the browser’s built-in settings, it mightnot work as expected.

But don’t worry, if you follow all the steps in this article, you’ll be all set.

How to use Read Aloud in Edge

How to use Read Aloud in Edge

1. Make sure Read Aloud is enabled

The feature supports a wide range of languages, ensuring that users from most parts of the globe can use it. And Edge is adding more periodically to enhance accessibility.

Also, when read-aloud is enabled in Microsoft Edge, the part being read is highlighted, so you always know which part the focus is on presently.

If you tried using the feature and it’s not working after enabling it, continue with the steps below.

2. Reset Edge

3. Clear cookies and cache

How do I disable Read aloud in Microsoft Edge?

Right now, disabling the Read aloud function in Microsoft Edge is impossible. You may only turn the feature On or Off. Here’s what to do:

That’s all you need to know about using read-aloud in Edge. After working with it for a few days, you can easily configure the various Microsoft Edge read-aloud settings per your preference.

Also, you can download voices for Microsoft Edge read-aloud to increase its scope further.

Besides, find out all thenew feature in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11.

We hope this quick article helped you. Share your thoughts on the read-aloud feature in the comments section below.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina Dinita

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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.