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How to Use the Read Aloud Feature in Outlook

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Enabling the read aloud feature in Outlook

Let’s face it, having to manually read all your emails can be long-winded and tedious. Luckily enough, there’s a way to speed up the process in Microsoft Outlook. This quick 2-minute video tutorial will show you how to listen to your Outlook email messages by using the text-to-speech (TTS) capability.  The Read Aloud feature in Outlook makes it easier to multitask, proofread, and increased comprehension. 

It’s a great tool that’s super easy to set up and use. You can easily change settings like Reading Speed and control the Read Aloud feature in Outlook using a number of shortcuts. Let Outlook read your messages to you – learn how in these simple steps. 

Microsoft Outlook is a centralised email and calendar service that’s easy to use and secure. It enables your employees to stay connected and organised in and around the workplace. A core app in the Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook comes packed with all the features you need to manage emails, calendars, tasks, and contacts all from one place.  

If you want tips and tricks on how to get more out of Outlook and any of the other Microsoft tasks, why not head over to our YouTube channel? We have a range of video tutorials showing you how to use many of the other Microsoft 365 apps, including Teams and Excel.  


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