Name

Speech

Synopsis

The speech synthesizer included with Windows XP is basically intended for use with the Narrator feature discussed in Chapter 4. See also “Accessibility”, “Sounds”, and “Voice”.

Speech, read text on screen

See “Narrator” in Chapter 4.

Speech, recording voice

See “Voice”.

Speech, select preferred audio device

Control Panel Speech Text to Speech tab Audio Output

Speech, speed

Control Panel Speech Text to Speech tab Voice speed section

Speech, voice selection

Control Panel Speech Text to Speech tab Voice selection section

Speech, volume

Volume Control (sndvol32.exe) adjust master or “Wave” controls

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