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Using Speechify's Playback Controls and Features

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Written by Poonam
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Speechify allows you to efficiently navigate through documents while listening to them being read aloud. Here's how to use its key features effectively:

Playback controls

  • Play/Pause: Tap the Play icon (▶) to start or resume listening.

  • Rewind: Tap the rewind icon to go back 10 seconds; continue tapping to go further back.

  • Fast Forward: Tap the forward icon to advance 10 seconds; keep tapping to skip ahead further.

Start listening from a specific word, line, or paragraph

1. Scroll through your document to find the desired starting point.

2. Simply tap on any word where you want to begin listening.

3. Speechify will automatically start reading from your selected position.

Word highlighting

The highlighting system helps you follow along while listening:

  • Words and sentences are automatically highlighted as they're being read.

  • This visual aid improves comprehension and retention.

  • Particularly useful for studying, work, or casual reading.

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