How can I have unselectable text read aloud to me using Read & Write software?
Texthelp Read & Write
Texthelp Read & Write is available on all Libary PCs. To use it to have text that you cannot select with your cursor read aloud:
Open Texthelp Read & Write
Go to the text you want to have read aloud and click on the Screenshot Reader button on the Texthelp Read & Write toolbar
Use your cursor to draw a box around the text you want to have read aloud. It should now be read aloud automatically.
When you have finished listening, close the box using the cross symbol in the top right-hand corner. You can then select more text to have read aloud.
Read & Write for Google Chrome
Read & Write for Google Chrome is a plug-in for the Google Chrome browser which can be used to read web pages aloud. See How do I install the Read & Write for Google Chrome extension? for information on how to install it. Once installed follow the instructions below to use it to have unselectable text read out loud:
Go to the web page you want to have read aloud in Google Chrome
Click on the Read & Write for Google Chrome button on the toolbar to open the toolbar
Navigate to the text you want to hear then press the Screenshot reader button on the floating toolbar
Use your cursor to draw a box around the text you want to have read aloud. It should now be read aloud automatically.
When you have finished listening, close the box using the cross symbol in the top right hand corner. You can then select more text to have read aloud.