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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.
Search this forum for "read aloud voice" and you'll find you're one of dozens of users reported this problem, which apparently started with some recent update to Windows or Office. No one here can help you, and no one from Microsoft will see your message here. Instead, report directly to MS by using Help | Feedback. The more reports they receive, the faster they'll get onto a solution.
same here. going onto day 2 now without tts
Does anyone know a good read aloud alternative software to replace this junk?
I was so impressed now find it depressing that in this time of monumental advancements in technology this is not fixed yet. Perhaps the person who initiated the 'update' could ask copilot or better yet chatGPT for a solution to get this fixed. Now would be very helpful since i planned on using it now. Yet I too have had poor customer service and mysteriously dropped calls after spending an hour waiting to talk to an actual person.