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.
2. Then, go to "More Commands".
3. Next, choose the command "Speak" under the "All Commands" menu.
4. Once you click "Add", the speech option will now be available to you under the "Review" tab in the main menu.