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How to listen to text on the Windows app?

Written by Sofia
Updated today

There are two ways to start listening with Speechify on Windows.

Option 1 — Play Selected Text

  1. Select any text in any app

  2. Use the shortcut Left Alt + A or click “Play Selected Text” from the system tray

Speechify will begin reading the selected text aloud immediately.

Option 2 — Screenshot to Listen

  1. Use the shortcut Left Alt + X or click “Screenshot to Listen” from the system tray

  2. Select the area containing text you want to read

Speechify will begin reading the text in screenshot aloud immediately.

Stopping playback

Use the shortcut Left Alt + Q at any time to play/pause playback. You can also tap the pause button on the Miniplayer.

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