Google Docs (the online word processing software attached to Google Drive) features a built-in accessibility tool called Screen Reader that can be used to read your documents aloud. This quick tip will guide you through the steps to enable this feature in your account preferences.
How do I make Google Docs read text to me?
Use text-to-speech in Google Docs. Open up the document and select the text you want to read aloud (press Ctrl+A to select all the text). Now click on “Accessibility” in the top menu bar and select “Speak selection” in the “Speak” option. Google Docs will read aloud the selected text to you. There is also a Google Docs keyboard shortcut.
How to make Google Docs read out loud?
Go to the new Accessibility menu that appeared on your toolbar. Highlight the ‘Speak’ option, and then click on the first option called ‘Speak Selection.’ You can also choose to make Google Docs read aloud from your cursor location. Note that when Chrome. Vox is turned on, it will start reading out loud on every tab.
Can google drive unzip files?
For an efficiency reason you might want to unzip a ZIP file directly in Google Drive instead of downloading it. Unfortunately, Google Drive has no feature to handle the task you want. Well actually, you can see the contents of ZIP file but you won’t be able to preview those contents.
On the first use you will be asked to make an authorization to let ZIP Extractor access your Google Drive account. Specify a ZIP file you want to unzip and double click the file. A new tab will open. Click the Authorize button to make an authorization.
So, how to download zip files from Google Drive to Chrome?
Have a look a the steps to set up Google Drive for desktop syncing. Head over to Chrome Web Store and download the ZIP Extractor extension. Click on Add to Chrome and then on Add from the pop-up menu. Next, head over to Google Drive and click on Drive.
Using ZIP Extractor Now after installing ZIP Extractor you can use the tool to handle ZIP files in a better way. On the first use you will be asked to make an authorization to let ZIP Extractor access your Google Drive account. Specify a ZIP file you want to unzip and double click the file. A new tab will open.
One frequent answer is, navigate to the folder that contains a .zip file you want to unzip. Select the .zip file. A pop up appears showing the content of that file. You’re shown a preview of the extracted files. If you want to delete the .zip file after extraction, select the “ Delete ZIP file” checkbox.
How to use screen reader in Google Docs?
Once the Screen Reader feature is enabled, you can use it inside any Google Docs document. Here’s how: 1. Open up the document and select the text you want to read aloud (press Ctrl+A to select all the text). Now click on “Accessibility” in the top menu bar and select “Speak selection” in the “Speak” option.