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📣 ecmucele

Is it okay to use text to speech if you struggle with reading?


There's Microsoft Edge browser's read aloud feature, and paid Speechify browser extension.

Does anyone use stuff like this? Does it make reading easier or more within reach for you? Do you have dyslexia by any chance? I don't think I have dyslexia, or maybe a little, but do struggle with reading a little. Can I reliably use this, and will it make reading easier for me?

Where I was worried about reading long text this seems like it has the potential to make a difference and make the task of reading and getting through text easy for me. But I wanted to ask someone who can maybe tell me for sure that it probably will. Thank you.


  👤 solardev Accepted Answer ✓
How could strangers online possibly know? Why don't you try it yourself (they're free) and see if it works for you, or ask a health professional if you want to be tested for dyslexia etc.?