Microsoft Edge
Students accessing Brightspace or other web-based content should use the built-in accessibility features in Microsoft Edge to read information on these websites.
Technology for Teachers and Students. (2019, January 28). Microsoft Edge reading view and tools [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/TiPlw6pmi4M
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word has a built in text-to-speech available to users. To enable this option, you should follow these steps:
1. Click the "Customized Quick Access Toolbar" on the top right of your screen for a drop-down menu.
![Microsoft Word - Customized Quick Acccess](https://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/10569/images/Word1-Customized_Quick_Access_Toolba.jpg)
2. Then, go to "More Commands".
3. Next, choose the command "Speak" under the "All Commands" menu.
![Microsoft Word - More Commands](https://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/10569/images/Word2-Speak.jpg)
4. Once you click "Add", the speech option will now be available to you under the "Review" tab in the main menu.
![Microsoft Word - Speak under Review tab](https://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/10569/images/Word3-Review.jpg)