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ReadSpeaker

 

To help improve the accessibility of our website we use the ReadSpeaker XT software. This software, when activated, will read aloud the content and links of a web page including documents in PDF and Word formats.

ReadSpeaker XT does not require any downloads, installation or plug-ins of software and works on most computers including PC/Windows, Mac, Linux and SUN. ReadSpeaker XT supports most browsers including Internet Explorer (IE), Netscape, Opera, Safari, Mozilla and Lynx.

All that is required is a live internet connection, browser and speakers (or headphones). ReadSpeaker XT will work on slower connections (33k modem and up).

How to activate ReadSpeaker XT

  • Click on the Audio Page button (at top of page) on any page - a navigation bar will appear at the top of the page.
  • Choose an option; read text, read links or stop (see below).
  • Make sure your volume is turned up.       

    Keyboard shorts cuts are shown in brackets.

    Listen to pages with ReadSpeaker XT

    ReadSpeaker XT can read the content of a page in 2 ways:

    • Click on 'Read Text' (ALT + T) and all of the content will be read;
    • Select and highlight an area of text and click on 'Read Text' (ALT + T) and that text will be read.        

    Links

    There are several ways that ReadSpeaker XT allows users to navigate the site:

    • By navigating the site as you would without ReadSpeaker XT running;
    • By listening and then entering a link number in the text box and hitting either enter or Go (ALT + G).
    • By entering a full or partial link name in the text box and hitting either enter or Go (ALT + G).        

    Buttons, functions and keyboard short cuts

    The table below displays the button, its function and how to access it using keyboard short cuts.

    Button 

    Function 

    Short cut 

    ReadSpeaker ABC

    Read content of page. Certain areas of text can be read by highlighting that text and clicking on Read Text. It is possible to change how it is read under 'Settings'. 

    Alt + T 

    ReadSpeaker www

    Reads a list of the links on the page. It is possible to change how it is read under 'Settings'. 

    Alt + L 

    ReadSpeaker Hand

    Stops reading. 

    Alt + X 

    ReadSpeaker Go

    Goes to a link. Enter either the number, the name or part of the name of the link and click on 'Go' (or ALT + G). 

    Alt + N 

    ReadSpeaker Volume

    Changes settings of ReadSpeaker XT. 

    Alt + I 

    ReadSpeaker Help

    Shows the help page. 

    Alt + H 

    ReadSpeaker X

    Closes ReadSpeaker XT. 

    Alt + Z 

    If you come across any grammatical errors, mispronunciations or any other errors of words or phrases then please contact the web team.

    Tel: 01925 442200 or email: webteam@warrington.gov.uk