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How can I play/pause my file while listening on the Mac App?

Use the following steps to control playback (play/pause) on the Mac app.

Written by Rohan Gaur

Follow the steps below to listen to text or files using the Speechify Mac app:

Step 1: Open the Speechify App

Open the Speechify Mac app from your Launchpad.


Step 2: Play or Pause Selected Text

  • Select any text you want to listen to.

  • Press ⌥ (Option) + Q to play or pause the audio.

Step 3: Play or Stop a File

  • Select any file you want Speechify to read.

  • Press ⌥ (Option) + A to start or stop the reading.

Step 4: Use the Menu Bar (Alternative Method)

Locate the Speechify icon in the Mac Menu Bar. Click the Play button to start reading the selected text or file.


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