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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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I wish Microsoft would respond to the many great points about having the READ function while drafting emails.
As someone with dyslexia, the Read Aloud feature is very helpful with reading and composing emails. It allows me to double check errors and catch missed words. Please bring it back for outlook mailbox, pop-outs, and composing.
Its also helpful to be able to set the settings for the read aloud function, which is missing in the immersive reader too. Most of the time I prefer to have the female voice and speed at 1.75 but I can't customize make this my default.
The immersive reader is not as helpful for me. I don't need the extra spacing and increased font size. For my purposes it makes it more cumbersome to proof read. I do appreciate it being available as an accessibility option because I imagine there are many people who could still benefit from it. However for me, the preferred function is Read Aloud. Its not worth shifting to the new version without it.
Best
Kevin
I reverted to the older version so i am not sure
This doesnt work while drafting an email :( Please get us this feature back.
Has there been any movement on this? I like "new" Outlook and would love to be able to use it fully. Without this feature that's not possible for me.