How to Convert Voice to Text on a Mac. By: Ellis Davidson. Converting text to speech is very full-featured, but the built-in speech recognition system is much more limited. You can work with the built-in services in some cases, but you may need a more full-fledged dictation software. The 'Text to Speech' utility allows you to configure your computer so the machine recognizes the words you type on screen and converts them into a computerized voice audible through the speakers. Click 'Start' and select 'Control Panels' from the menu.
Text To Speech DemoIt happens often that it is not possible to look at your Mac screen but you are all ears. In such situations, text to speech can turn out be a life saver. So, let us go ahead and learn how to make it work. Text to Speech on Mac [macOS Sierra] If you are on the latest version of macOS then use the steps in this section otherwise you can skip to the next method in this article. Click on Apple icon at the top left of the screen and select System Preferences 2. In the window that opens click on Accessibility. On the next window, select Speech from the left column. Now, check the box that says “ Speak selected text when the key is pressed“. If you desire you can change the pace at which the text is spoken using the Speaking Rate slider above. You can change the key combination from the same window using Change Key button if desired. That’s all there’s to it. Now, select the text you wish your MacBook to read out loud and press the key combination Option+Esc. You can make Mac read Word documents, PDF, web pages and anything which is selected. Also Read: Make Mac Read on OS X Mavericks 1. Go to System Preferences by clicking on the Apple Menu. Next, click on Dictation & Speech and select Text to Speech tab. Finally, check the” Speak selected text when the key is pressed” box. One cool thing about Mac OS X systems is the built in 'text to voice' functionality. I use this from time to time to have my Mac OS X system read a web page or eBook to me, and the voice technology has actually gotten very good. How To Install New Voice For Text To SpeechOne thing many people don't know is that you can choose which voice you want to hear on your Mac OS X system by default, so, here's a short tutorial demonstrating how to select a default Mac 'text to speech' voice. Selecting a default Mac 'text to speech' voice To select a default Mac 'text to speech' voice, just follow these steps: 1) Click the 'Apple' menu on the Mac menu bar 2) Click 'System Preferences.' 3) Click the 'Speech' icon: Figure 1: Mac OS X System Preferences, Speech button 4) Click the 'Text to Speech' tab: Figure 2: The Mac OS X System Preferences 'Text to Speech' panel 5) Select from the System Voice options that are available. Text To Speech GeneratorVoice For Text To Speech(Press the 'Play' button to hear a voice if it doesn't start playing automatically.) Mac text to voice speeds As you can see from that last image, you can adjust the speed at which the voice speaks. This is a really nice option to have, and I adjust it for the different voices I use. Personally, my favorite voices, in order, are: • Alex, a wee bit faster than 'Normal' speed • Vicki, normal speed • Fred, a little faster than normal • Bruce, at normal These days I probably listen to Alex 80% of the time, and Vicki the rest of the time, with an occasional Fred or Bruce. Mac text to speech - Summary I hope this tutorial on selecting a default Mac 'text to speech' voice has been helpful. As I've written elsewhere, the new 'Alex' Mac voice is very good. In fact, I've been listening to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' using the Mac text to speech capability as I've been writing this article.
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