text-to-speech

  1. Introducing the Speech Synthesis API in Microsoft Edge

    Starting with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge will support the Speech Synthesis APIs defined in the W3C Web Speech API Specification. These APIs allow websites to convert text to audible speech with customizable voice and language settings. With them, website developers can add...
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  2. Using speech in your UWP apps: It’s good to talk

    As developers, we adapt as technologies move from the realm of Science Fiction into readily available SDKs. That’s certainly, or perhaps especially, true for speech technologies. In the past 5 years, devices have become more personal and demanding of new forms of interaction. In Windows 10...
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    Windows application that highlights and reads words aloud on pdf itself?

    Requirements: Read aloud words from a PDF file Shows the PDF file and highlights the words as it reads On The Pdf Itself Free Works on Windows 8.1 What I have tried I've tried Adobe Reader Read Out Loud. I heard nothing, and as far as I can tell, the program does not highlight words as it...
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  4. Use inking and speech to support natural input (10 by 10)

    With Windows 10, it’s now easier than ever to support natural input in your apps and today we’d like to highlight using inking and speech to interact more naturally with your users. Digital inking with DirectInk Despite the introduction and evolution of all types of computer input devices...
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  5. "Cortana, show me how I can add you to my app's..."

    Taking a breather from Visual Studio Extensions, today our Mobile Monday project shows you how you can build Cortana enabled projects... Link Removed ... You’ve likely already read about how Cortana will use the power of Bing to deliver personalized, natural experiences to users. What you may...
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    Windows 7 How to Get Croatian Text-to-Speech Voice for Microsoft Narrator

    Where can I get a Croatian text-to-speech voice so that Microsoft Narrator can speak in Croatian?
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    Windows 7 Croatian text-to-speech voice

    Where can I get a Croatian text-to-speech voice so that Microsoft Narrator can speak in Croatian?
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    Windows 7 Neospeech + AT&T Natural Voices

    I'm running Windows 7 x64 and I installed Paul's voice from Neospeech. It did install, unlike the AT&T natural voices, but the narrator isn't picking it up as an active voice after installation and reboot. Is there something more I need to do or does the voice just not work? I tried doing a...
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