Accessibility: Listen

Listen with a browser

You can listen to many texts by using your browser or its Reader view extension. Microsoft Edge has a built-in function for listening. To learn more, see the following links:

• Chrome Read Aloud extension
• Edge Immersive reader (icon on the top bar): Open a web page, right-click, and select Read aloud.
• Firefox Read Aloud extension.

Listen with a mobile device

Mobiles have both native text-to-speech features and gesture-based screen readers, which require plenty of practice. The reading aids can generally be found under settings. Paths and options depend on the mobile device version and manufacturer. Follow the links to learn more:

• Android Text-to-speech and gesture-based screen reader TalkBack
• iOS Speak screen and gesture-based screen reader VoiceOver

Listen with built-in features

Some service  interfaces have a built-in feature that allows you listen to the written content. EBSCOhost is one example. It requires only one click for the audio version of the text. You will find more information on the accessibility features of different library e-resources by following the links E-journals and articles and E-books.

Listen with screen reader programmes

There are also specialised screen reader programmes, like NVDA and Jaws. These are intended for the visually impaired. Their use is based on gestures and need practice as the gesture commands differ.

Read more about screen readers on Axess Lab homepage.

Listen to files and e-mails

You can also listen to fles and e-mail messages. To learn more, follow the links below.

• Adobe Acrobat and Reader PDF-files
• O365 files
• Excel files
• Outlook e-mail