A computer can read text aloud, providing a convenient way to have the text read to you. This can be helpful for people with vision impairments, for people who are learning to read, or for anyone who wants to be able to listen to text while they are working on something else.

Most computers that have the capability to read text aloud come with a pre-installed text-to-speech program. These programs can be used to read documents, emails, and web pages aloud. Additionally, many of these programs allow you to customize the voice that is used to read the text, so …