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I'm not seeing the "Read Aloud" option on the "New" version of Outlook. It's not under accessibility settings like the "old" Outlook. Seems like this feature was overlooked.
The instructions via support for "old" Outlook are here:
Anyone know if this is available in "New" Outlook?
Version
You have Microsoft Outlook Version 1.2023.1018.300 (Production).Client Version is 20231020006.20 .
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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Hey Guys,
I need the read aloud feature as it is very helpful for people liuke me who have dodgy vision at best and it's not getting any better. I am able to keep up with work thanks to features like this. An upgrade != loss of important features.
Microsoft team,
When will you bring read-aloud function while "drafting a new email" back? It is critical for people with dyslexia.
j.
Hi all, I'm having the same problem. Are there any apps or ad-ons you have found to solve this problem?
Yup, two different use cases and one of many missing features that makes "new" Outlook unfit for business at its current level of functionality.
I 100% agree the new one has gone backwards