Are you finding it difficult to have your Mac read text to you? Whether you have visual impairments or just need a break from staring at your screen, having your Mac read to you can be a game-changer. Luckily, it’s incredibly easy to set up your Mac to read to you. With just a few simple steps, you can make your Mac read any text you come across.

First, let’s take a look at the built-in Text-to-Speech (TTS) features on a Mac. Your Mac comes with a default system voice that can read any text out loud. This voice is called Alex, and it uses advanced text-to-speech technology to sound more natural and human-like than previous computer-generated voices. Additionally, your Mac comes with several other system voices that you can choose from, each with its own unique attributes.

To make your Mac read, you’ll need to turn on the TTS features. To do this, go to your System Preferences and click on Accessibility. From there, click on Speech, and then enable Speak Selected Text When the Key is Pressed. You can also select a keyboard shortcut to use when you want your Mac to read to you.

Now that you’ve enabled the TTS features, it’s time to start reading! Whenever you come across text that you want your Mac to read, simply highlight the text and press your chosen keyboard shortcut. Your Mac will then read the text aloud to you using the chosen system voice. If you want to change the system voice, simply go back into your Accessibility settings and select a different voice.

But what if you want your Mac to read longer pieces of text, like an entire webpage or document? Luckily, your Mac has a built-in feature for that as well. You can use the TTS features to have your Mac read entire webpages or documents without having to highlight and select each individual piece of text.

To do this, open the webpage or document that you want your Mac to read. Then, select the text that you want your Mac to start reading from. From there, go to the Edit menu at the top of the screen and select Speech. Then, select Start Speaking. Your Mac will then begin reading the text aloud, starting from the point you selected. You can also stop the TTS feature at any time by going back to the Edit menu and selecting Speech, then Stop Speaking.

In addition to these built-in TTS features, there are also third-party apps and extensions that you can use to make your Mac read text to you. These apps and extensions often offer additional features, like the ability to change the volume or speed of the TTS voice, and the ability to read text from different sources.

One popular third-party TTS app is called NaturalReader. NaturalReader offers a variety of voices and languages, as well as the ability to save text as audio files for later listening. Another popular app is called Capti Voice. Capti Voice offers a more customizable reading experience, with features like the ability to highlight and take notes on text as it’s being read.

In conclusion, there are several easy ways to make your Mac read text to you. Whether you use the built-in TTS features or a third-party app, having your Mac read to you can make your digital life much easier. So sit back, relax, and let your Mac do the reading for you.

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