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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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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.
I have the same problem with my iPhone and iPad.
Hi,
I'm a Microsoft office 365 subscriber, who relies on Word's read aloud function to help me proofread my writing.
One of the reasons I've subscribed is to hear my work read by the usually articulate male and female voices that are part of Word itself.
Unfortunately, this function seems to be extremely unreliable and the male and female voices often disappear, being replaced by the horribly robotic default voices (George, Hazel and Susan) used by Windows 11 Speech, which are excruciating to listen to in comparison.
I've tried repairing and reinstalling my package, but to no avail, furthermore, many other people seem to be experiencing the same problems, whilst been given no real solution, with nothing but lip service being paid to this issue.
I would like to know what's been done about this, as it seems to have been an ongoing issue that's been reoccurring since 2022 and quite frankly, I've been without this important facility for 3 days now. It’s not great customer service, is it?
Kirsty
Microsoft 365 Personal / English (UK) Preferred Language / Version 2502 (build 18526.20144)
I have the same issue and i need it for school !
I'm having the same problem, I hope it gets fixed soon, I really need this feature for my studies.