Accessibility: Outlook-Immersive Reader (Read Aloud)

Overview

Immersive Reader (Read Aloud) allows users to listen to email content. It supports users with reading or comprehension difficulties and those who speak English as a second language.

Considerations

• This tool does not read metadata (e.g., it does not announce headings as headings).
• It is useful for checking reading order.
• The Read Aloud feature is not available in the Outlook Mac desktop app.
• Mac users should use Outlook 365 (Web) to check reading order.

Steps

Windows (PC App)

1. Go to File > Options > Accessibility.
2. Under Application display options, select Show Read Aloud.
3. Go to the Home tab.
4. Select Read Aloud.
5. Use the on-screen controls to adjust voice, speed, and playback.

Outlook 365 (Web)

1. Select the View tab.
2. Open the email you want read aloud.
3. Select Immersive Reader.