How to Use the Read Aloud Feature in Microsoft Edge

Quick Tips

• Use the Ctrl + Shift + U keyboard shortcut to access Edge’s Read Aloud feature on any webpage on your desktop.
• On Android and iPhone, tap the three-dot menu to access Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature.
• Microsoft Edge allows you to select from various voices and adjust the reading speed to your liking when using the Read Aloud feature.

Use Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge on Desktop

Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature is simple to use and does not require any setup. Here’s how:

Step 1: Navigate to the webpage you want Edge to read out loud and click the Read Aloud icon at the top.

Note: You can press the Ctrl + Shift + U keyboard shortcut to access Read Aloud.

Step 2: Now, Edge will read the webpage content aloud. At the top, you’ll find playback controls for playing, pausing, and skipping forward or backward.

Tip: You can freely switch between tabs and windows while Edge reads the content audibly.

Step 3: If you want Microsoft Edge to read a specific paragraph or section, click and drag your mouse over the desired text to highlight it.

Step 4: Right-click on it and select Read aloud selection from the context menu.

Step 5: After using the feature, click the Read Aloud icon again to turn it off.

Modify Read Aloud Settings in Microsoft Edge on Desktop

While using Edge’s Read Aloud feature, you can enhance your experience by switching between various voices and accents. Furthermore, you can increase or decrease the playback speed to your liking. Here’s how:

Step 1: In Microsoft Edge, navigate to your preferred webpage and click the Read Aloud icon at the top.

Step 2: Click on Voice options at the top right corner.

Step 3: Use the slider under Speed to adjust the reading speed as needed. Alternatively, use the left or right arrow keys to do the same.

Step 4: Click the drop-down menu under Choose a voice to select your preferred voice package.

How to Make Microsoft Edge Read PDFs Aloud on a Desktop

Besides webpages, you can use Edge’s Read Aloud feature to make the browser read PDFs out loud. Open the file in Microsoft Edge’s PDF viewer and click the Read aloud option at the top.

If you have already downloaded the PDF, locate it on your computer. Right-click on it, go to Open with, and select Microsoft Edge from the submenu.

After opening your PDF in Edge, click the Read aloud option at the top. The toolbar at the top allows you to change the playback and voice options.

How to Use Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud Feature on Android or iPhone

The Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge is not limited to the desktop app alone; it is also available on Android and iPhone. Here’s how to use it.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge on your Android or iPhone. Navigate to the webpage that you want the browser to read aloud.

Step 2: Tap the menu icon (three horizontal dots) at the bottom and select Read aloud from the menu that opens up.

Step 3: Edge will start reading the text on the page out loud. You can use the playback controls at the top to play, pause, or skip paragraphs. To adjust the Read Aloud settings, tap the Voice options icon at the top right corner.

Step 4: Drag the slider under Speed to increase or decrease the playback speed. Additionally, you can select your preferred voice from this menu.

Step 5: After using the Read Aloud feature, tap the X icon at the top-left corner to close it.

It’s worth noting that the Read Aloud feature is unavailable for PDFs in the mobile version of Edge. So, use it only on web pages.