Word doesn't let me choose the voice for the Read Aloud, saying that I need to log in but I am already logged in.

Anonymous
2025-03-07T20:19:51+00:00

Every time I try to use the "Read Aloud" function, I get this exact error:

"To choose what voice you hear while using Read Aloud, sign in with your Microsoft account."

It worked fine until two weeks ago (the last time I used it) and I have tried every single thing in every thread: I reinstalled the apps, logged out and in, "repair online", reinstalled the english langague packs on my computer, used safe mode, turned on the optional experience, rebooted my pc, and it still doesn't work. I am out of options.

Last time, it was apparently due to a windows update, and yesterday I did update my windows, but I don't see anyone talking about it, so I don't know, please help.

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Anonymous
2025-03-12T00:27:59+00:00

Mine is up and running!!!! 8:30 PM EDT

Evidently today's update set it back in order.

After nearly 5 days of frustration, thank you MS for the fix.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-10T04:23:12+00:00

    Thank you, Mia. I’m having the same problem.

    Venita Bonds

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-10T04:24:53+00:00

    How do you go about talking to them? I am in a crunch because of this problem and can’t figure out how to talk to anyone.

    Venita Bonds

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-10T11:00:48+00:00

    Same!! I have ADHD and use this multiple times per day. Might be the push I need to switch to Mac.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-10T11:14:57+00:00

    I wish they'd at least make an announcement! Let us know they recognize theirs a problem, let us know they're working on it, when to expect a fix, SOMETHING!!! this has been going on since Saturday morning for me and has been very stressful because I need it for a project I'm literally in middle of, and they've said nothing. 😡

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