Text-to-Speech on Chromebook

Miss K demonstrates how to activate and use text-to-speech on a Google Chromebook. The tutorial covers accessing settings, activating the feature, customizing language and voice settings, and using text-to-speech in Google Classroom, PDFs, and slideshows. It also addresses troubleshooting issues and suggests alternative tools like Read&Write and Speechify for additional support.

What is the first step to activate text-to-speech on a Google Chromebook?

• Update the operating system

• Install a browser extension

• Access Chromebook settings

• Download a third-party app

Which shortcut can be used to access Chromebook settings?

• Alt + Ctrl + S

• Ctrl + Shift + S

• Alt + Shift + S

• Ctrl + Alt + S

Where can you find the option to enable text-to-speech in Chromebook settings?

• Under Display settings

• In the Accessibility section

• Within Network settings

• In the Privacy section

What can you customize in the text-to-speech settings?

• Screen resolution

• Voice and language

• Keyboard layout

• Battery usage

How can you make text-to-speech read a selected text in Google Classroom?

• Press Ctrl + C

• Use the search key and S

• Click the right mouse button

• Press Alt + F4

What is the purpose of the magnifying glass and S shortcut?

• To zoom in on the screen

• To open settings

• To search for files

• To activate text-to-speech

What should you do if text-to-speech does not work with a PDF?

• Reinstall the PDF reader

• Restart the Chromebook

• Use the select screen option

• Update the PDF file

Which tool can be used as a backup for text-to-speech on Google products?

• Adobe Reader

• Google Translate

• Read and Write add-on

• Microsoft Word

What is a limitation of the Speechify extension after the free trial?

• It requires a new installation

• It only works with Google Docs

• It stops working completely

• It limits the amount of data read aloud

What should you do if the text-to-speech reading sounds odd?

• Reinstall the text-to-speech feature

• Use the Read and Write add-on

• Ignore it

• Restart the Chromebook