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August 25, 2013
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Read Out Loud Doesn't Work

  • August 25, 2013
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I was sent to this forum by the following exchange -

By Robin Turner      - 11:54 AM on August 15, 2013   Reply

I can’t get Read Out Loud to work with Reader XI (11.0.03). I have already turned off protected mode. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Other sound functions (MP3′s// MP4′s websites) work fine. Adobe and the operating system both have the latest patches.

Help!

By joiemikitson      - 4:40 PM on August 15, 2013   Reply

Are you having trouble with all files, or just specific ones? Can you please make sure that the Read Out Loud function is activated? Use this help page for instructions: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/acrobat/using/WS58a04a822e3e50102bd615109794195ff-7d24.w.html#WS58a04a822e3e50102bd615109794195ff-7d15.w

By Robin Turner      - 12:52 PM on August 18, 2013   Reply

None of my PDF Files will read out loud. The actions in the instructions do not produce results. Where can I get a copy of Acrobat 9? – ROL works fine with version 9

By joiemikitson      - 5:16 PM on August 19, 2013   Reply

Hi Robin. Sorry for the inconvenience. Have you tried repairing Reader? Choose Help > Repair Adobe Reader Installation. Let us know if that helps.

  • By Robin Turner      - 3:38 PM on August 20, 2013  

    Help > Repair Adobe Reader Installation did NOT fix the problem

  • By joiemikitson      - 5:31 PM on August 20, 2013  

    Hi Robin. Have you tried visiting our forums for assistance? We have experts there ready to help out with any issues: http://forums.adobe.com/index.jspa

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    3 replies

    C
    cgt_sign
    Participant
    September 8, 2015

    I am having a possibly related issue with read out loud.

    Read out Loud worked before I added a button to the form to allow a user to print the page (customer requested, 508-compliance related).

    After I added the button with the print functionality, read out loud does not work anymore. I also have both a Save and Reset button, but neither cause the issue, only the print function.

    Anyone experienced similar issues and have a fix?

    thanks!

    J
    Jaya22658724ptfj
    Participant
    January 14, 2022

    Not getting read out loud option 

    pwillener
    pwillener
    Legend
    August 26, 2013

    RobinThe Broker wrote:

    Where can I get a copy of Acrobat 9?

    You want Acrobat 9, or Reader 9?

    Acrobat 9: http://prodesigntools.com/all-adobe-cs5-direct-download-links.html

    Reader 9: http://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/

    Claudio González
    Claudio González
    Legend
    August 26, 2013

    RobinThe Broker wrote:

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    • By joiemikitson      - 5:31 PM on August 20, 2013  

      Hi Robin. Have you tried visiting our forums for assistance? We have experts there ready to help out with any issues: http://forums.adobe.com/index.jspa

    I didn't know that Adobe has experts here ready to help out with any issue.

    And I am sorry that I can't help you with your problem. Perhaps knowing exactly what happens when you try would be helpful for others.

    A
    Anonymous
    August 29, 2013

    Nothing happens no sound nothing. All other apps with sound work correctly. backed down to Reader version 9.5 still no joy

    ~graffiti
    ~graffiti
    Legend
    August 29, 2013

    Just curious. Can you select any lines of text in the PDF with the selection tool?

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