Using read aloud mode on a computer can provide users with a convenient text-to-speaking experience, but there may be times when we need to opt out of this mode. This article will detail how to exit read aloud mode on your computer.
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If you are using Google Chrome, you may accidentally enter read aloud mode when browsing the web. To exit read out mode, follow these steps:
1. Click the three dots icon in the upper right corner and select "More Tools". Select the "Read Aloud" option in the pop-up menu.
2. If the reading mode has been started, click "Stop Reading" to exit.
If you are using Word and the reading aloud function is enabled, you can exit the reading mode as follows:
1. Find the "References" tab at the top of Word. In the References tab, locate the Read Out Loud group.
2. Click the "Stop Reading" button in the "Reading" group to exit the reading mode.
In Windows, the read-aloud mode is usually provided by screen readers. The steps to exit the read-aloud mode are as follows:
Locate the screen reader icon on the taskbar. Click the icon and select Stop Reading.
On macOS, screen readers such as VoiceOver provide the read-aloud function. Here's how to exit the read-aloud mode:
1. Open System Preferences and enter "Accessibility".
2. In the "VoiceOver" section, find and select "Stop Reading".
Some applications and operating systems provide shortcut keys to start or stop reading mode directly. You can find the appropriate shortcut and follow the shortcut instructions.
If you're using specialized read-aloud software, an easy way to exit read-aloud mode is to turn off the software or service.
If you can't find the option to opt out of reading aloud when using a particular application, you can consult the appropriate user manual or help documentation for detailed opt-out instructions.
Sometimes there may be problems with the read out loud mode and you can't stop it. In this case, try restarting the application or service in question, or consider restarting your computer to resolve the issue.
With the above methods, you should be able to easily exit the reading mode on your computer. This may vary depending on the software, browser, or operating system you use, but in general, these steps should help you resolve the issue and make the computer's read-aloud mode more suitable for your needs.