Accessibility
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Setting text-to-speech features
Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as
languages, speed, and more.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Accessibility
→
Text-to-speech options
, and then use
the following functions:
•
PREFERRED TTS ENGINE
: Select an engine for the text-to-speech feature.
•
Speech rate
: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
•
Listen to an example
: Listen to the spoken text for an example. If the device cannot read
examples aloud, tap
→
Install voice data
to download and install voice data for the
text-to-speech feature.
•
Default language status
: View the status of the current language set for the text-to
speech feature.
Entering text using the keyboard
To display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice
quickly.
When you touch the keyboard with your finger, the device reads aloud the character buttons
under your finger. When you hear the character you want, release your finger from the screen
to select it. The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud.
Entering additional characters
Tap and hold a button on the keyboard. If additional characters are available via the button,
a pop-up window appears above the keyboard showing the characters. To select a character,
drag your finger on the screen until you hear the character you want, and then release it.
