Microsoft Read Aloud for New Outlook

Anonymous
2023-11-02T20:08:09+00:00

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?

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You have Microsoft Outlook Version 1.2023.1018.300 (Production).Client Version is 20231020006.20 .

Listen to your Outlook email messages - Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-21T14:27:13+00:00

    It's been over a year, with continuous complaints, and nothing has been done. It's appears there are no plans to update the features or the development for this app. It appears, MS is doing exactly what Apple has done, "If you want to use our products, you'll do it our way, if you don't like it, too bad."

    I would go back to the web-based app, but they screwed that one up too because I can't add my other email accounts because they are not Hotmail or Outlook. Nice work people, nice work! :(

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-26T06:36:07+00:00

    Yes, the immersive reader is a clumsy solution, hopefully the read allowed function will be back soon. I find it confusing that all other apps and platforms have progressed dramatically on this front yet Microsoft have gone backwards???

    I'm led to believe it is sheer arrongance a la Apple, kinda "We know what users want". Every comment I have come accross is of many users begging to have back the read aloud back. Now I have to copy text to word, right click and listen for my editing or long text. Not good at all

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-25T23:18:52+00:00

    Yes, the immersive reader is a clumsy solution, hopefully the read allowed function will be back soon. I find it confusing that all other apps and platforms have progressed dramatically on this front yet Microsoft have gone backwards???

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-25T14:29:46+00:00

    what a ball drop by Microsoft. This was a pivotal function for drafting error proof and concise emails.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-19T16:14:49+00:00

    I share this pain also, i love the new look but read aloud is key, i us it all the time on the old outlook.

    Please put it back.

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