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Add Read Aloud functionality to Proofs

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Level 4

5/10/24

Description - Add an option to have text in a proof read aloud wherever text is selectable and not build into an image.

 

Why is this feature important to you - There is no option to have text within a proof read aloud like you can in a PDF. This is vital when proofreading something as it helps to hear any issues instead of relying on visually catching them. 

 

How would you like the feature to work - Have an icon to select to have text read aloud, ideally with some better functionality than even a PDF to have it work similar to Word where it starts reading from where your cursor is located with a start/pause button, and simple settings to adjust speed and voices. 

 

Current Behaviour - Not possible, and no browser extensions or Windows narrator seem capable of doing it because of how a proof is integrated in the browser where you can't select text. Having the option to highlight text outside of a comment would be helpful in general since we currently have to download the PDF to select the text and transfer it to Word to run a simple spell check. 

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Level 9

5/16/24

This strikes me as an important accessibility issue—dare I say a business risk. Does anyone have experience with screen readers and proofs? Are they able to read proofs?