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Microsoft Edge Read aloud: Now with PDF support
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Thanks to Microsoft staffs for quick supporting.
I have some trouble when I use the read-aloud function on pdf.
A few days ago, my Microsoft was updated to a new version, chromium version windows 10.
When I use the new function on a textbook pdf, I don't feel much comfortable to use it.
I would like to use the function at the same level as the previous version.
The new read-aloud function has several issues comparing to the previous version.
1. Long loading time. (obviously, if I used more than 800 pages pdf)
2. Pausing during scrolling. (whenever I scroll a little bit, it stops again)
3. I used to highlight the script where I want to start read-aloud. However, it starts from the begging. (ex. the text begins reading from p. 1, even I highlight on p. 200)
4. The new function "read previous paragraph" and "read next paragraph" will jump to the next page. (some pdf files don't recognise paragraphs, and in my case, it jumps to next page)
I love to use the read-aloud function. Because of I get used to the previous version, I tried to reinstall the previous Microsoft Edge version, and it was unsuccessful. So, I would like to request support staffs to consider the read-aloud function. It saves my time a lot and very useful!
Thank you!
Aki_jp Thanks for sharing that feedback!
For 1. and 2. -- we're actively working on PDF performance, so you can look forward to improvements in these areas in the near future! If you want to be on the cutting edge, feel free to give https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download a try.
3. If you highlight and right-click on text, you will have the option to "Continue to read aloud from here" in the context menu. (See the below image; the reader was at the word "File," but I wanted to start from "more.") Let us know if that functionality isn't working for you, as that could indicate a bug.
4. That's good to know! Can you please submit diagnostic data through the browser if/when that happens again? (Shift+Alt+I on a PC or "..." menu > Help and feedback > Send feedback)
Fawkes (they/them)
Program Manager & Community Manager - Microsoft Edge