Text-to-speech (TTS) software for Windows, often just called "Text Speaker," refers to programs that can read aloud text displayed on your computer screen. There isn[SQ]t one single program called "Text Speaker" that[SQ]s universally known. Instead, it[SQ]s a general term for this type of functionality.

Windows has built-in TTS capabilities, which you can access through various methods depending on the version of Windows you[SQ]re using. Third-party programs also exist which offer enhanced features compared to the built-in options. These might include :

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Improved voices:

Offering more natural-sounding voices, perhaps with different accents or tones.
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Advanced customization:

Allowing adjustments to speed, pitch, volume, and other vocal characteristics.
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Integration with other apps:

Seamlessly reading text from specific applications like web browsers or e-readers.
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Additional features:

Such as saving audio files of the spoken text or translating text into different languages before speaking.


Examples of popular third-party TTS software for Windows include NaturalReader, Balabolka, and Read Aloud. Many screen readers, designed for visually impaired users, also incorporate powerful TTS capabilities. Microsoft itself offers various voices and settings through its own system TTS engine.