Microsoft - Immersive Reader

Where do I find it?

Immersive reader is ONLY available within the ONLINE Microsoft apps. WORD, TEAMS, OUTLOOK, ONENOTE, FORMS

The most common access is through the VIEW tab at the top of the screen.

What can it do?

Text to Speech

✔ Get the computer to read your document

✔ Speed up or slow down the speech

✔ Change the speaker's voice

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Text Options

✔ Change the size of the text using the slider

✔ Increase the spacing between lines

✔ Change the font of the document

✔ Change the background colour of the document


Grammar Options

✔ Separate words into their syllables

✔ Highlight different parts of speech


Reading Options

✔ Highlight specific areas of the text

✔ Show pictures of words to aid comprehension

✔ Translate words or whole documents into a range of languages

✔ Get the computer to read the translated text (not currently available for all languages)

How can I learn more about it?

Below are a series of links which will help extend your knowledge and understanding.

Email [email protected] with any questions or stories of success

All about Microsoft Immersive Reader

Microsoft Introduction video

Immersive Reader for Outlook

Immersive reader for teams

Immersive reader for Onenote & Word

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