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"New Outlook" does not have the read aloud function when you are composing/writing emails (the feature is only available to read emails you have already received or sent). This is a huge miss and a disservice to Microsoft's customers, especially those with disabilities. Numerous folks are complaining about the lack of the read aloud feature in this thread Microsoft Read Aloud for New Outlook - Microsoft Community. Can Microsoft please respond and provide a timeline for when the Read Aloud function will be available when users are composing/drafting emails? Thank you.
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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I am echoing the others here about adding in the read aloud feature ASAP. Adding improvements, changing the layout etc. is fine, we get that part. However, it really makes no sense to launch a new version of software without having key features from the last version of it included or replaced. How was this not discussed before launch? SMH
This is a super important function for me as I have dyslexia. Please ensure this feature is added soon. I will need to continue using the classic version of Outlook until this is add.
Hi,
When is the "Real Aloud" option being added? You have advised that you have taken it on board but no real update as to when this simple but important feature will be added.
can we please have an update on this?
Just to add what I'm sure others have said, as a company that employs a number of people with various disabilities one of which being dyslexia, the option of pre-reading what you have typed highly benefits to ensure the correct words are being used and spelt. Additionally I have also found asking people to read emails aloud that they have received gives them a totally different thought on what is being asked in the email.