Microsoft Narrator

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Description

Microsoft Narrator is a text-to-speech application that reads aloud the text you type or on-screen text from the webpages, documents, and other programs on your Windows computer. It was designed to help people with visual impairments or learning disabilities access the information on their computer. The app uses synthesized speech to read aloud text from the screen. It also has basic features such as the ability to adjust the speaking rate, volume, and pitch of the voice, as well as screen magnification tools. It works with popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox, as well as Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Microsoft Narrator also has a few features that make it easier to use. It has a “Learn Mode”, which reads out the names of text boxes, buttons, and other elements on the screen as you move your mouse over them. It also has a “Browse Mode”, which allows you to navigate webpages without having to use the mouse. Microsoft Narrator is a powerful and versatile tool that can help people with vision impairments or learning disabilities access the information on their computer.

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