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jackp74531333
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December 20, 2017
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How do I enable "text to speech" on Adobe Acrobat?

  • December 20, 2017
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I  got an Adobe ID,downloaded Adobe Acrobat and sent my PDF to Acrobat to "read "A book.

I have a  Samsung Galaxy J7. I have bad eyes.  I  tried to enable text to speech, EVERY way I could think of, but I can't seem to figure it out. Can someone please help? Thank you

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Correct answer AkanchhaS8194121

Hi Jackp,

"Text to speech" or Read out loud function is available in Acrobat Reader desktop version. However, this functionality is unavailable in Acrobat Reader mobile application.

You may see related discussion- Text-to-Speech (TTS) using Reader app on Tablet

Acrobat Reader for Android and iOS does not provide an In-App Text-to-Speech feature ("Read Out Loud") to read a PDF document.  There are no buttons or menus to start, pause, or stop reading the contents of a PDF document within the Acrobat Reader app.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards,

Akanchha

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Joel5C09
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October 29, 2020

FYI: Adobe Acrobat App for Android appears 2nd in the Google Play store when searching for 'voice reader for android'

Perhaps Adobe should check its SEO settings so as not to give false hope. For an established product such as Adobe to be missing out one a vital 'accessibility' aspect it really has fallen short on this occasion. Wake us up when you decide to upgrade this feature. We'll be off using your competitors in the mean time. 

 

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    Gerrard5CA1
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    November 12, 2020

    Microsoft word on iOS read text..... copy and paste 

    calvint89058747
    calvint89058747
    Participant
    August 4, 2018

    sugest adobe instal this text-to-voice function for easier reading puroose . Will help the blind , kids who need dictation, and those in learning difficulties.

      Meenakshi Negi
      Community Manager
      Meenakshi NegiCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      August 13, 2018

      Hi Calvint,

      Sorry for the delay in response.

      Thank for sharing your suggestion with us.

      I would request to share your suggestion/feedback on this over here Feature Request/Bug Report Form.

      Regards,

      Meenakshi

      calvint89058747
      calvint89058747
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      August 15, 2018

      I have done so .

      「Akki_24 <forums_noreply@adobe.com>」在 2018年8月15日 週三，01:01 寫道：

      How do I enable "text to speech" on Adobe Acrobat?

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      AkanchhaS8194121
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      Legend
      December 26, 2017

      Hi Jackp,

      "Text to speech" or Read out loud function is available in Acrobat Reader desktop version. However, this functionality is unavailable in Acrobat Reader mobile application.

      You may see related discussion- Text-to-Speech (TTS) using Reader app on Tablet

      Acrobat Reader for Android and iOS does not provide an In-App Text-to-Speech feature ("Read Out Loud") to read a PDF document.  There are no buttons or menus to start, pause, or stop reading the contents of a PDF document within the Acrobat Reader app.

      Hope this answers your query.

      Regards,

      Akanchha

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