Coventry City Council Council services My Account Search Home Council and democracy Websites and social media Website Website Our terms and conditions Accessibility statement for www.coventry.gov.uk Our cookies Speech, reading and translation support tools via BrowseAloud Accessible documents at Coventry City Council Website feedback Speech, reading and translation support tools via BrowseAloud Whether you are using a Smartphone, Tablet, PC or Mac, BrowseAloud will provide the speech, reading and translation support tools you require for free. How do I get BrowseAloud ? It is part of our website, so you do not need to install or buy any software to use it. What is BrowseAloud? Browsealoud adds speech, reading, and translation support tools to websites. Browsealoud makes online content more accessible for people with Dyslexia, Low Literacy, English as a Second Language, and those with mild visual impairments. Features include: dual-colour highlighting text magnification translation MP3 maker screen masking pronunciation modifier secure site reading PDF reading international languages The Toolbar There are several icons on the toolbar. Each button performs a different function - you can hear text read aloud, translate it, convert to MP3 and add a screen mask. You can magnify text, simplify web pages, and set your own personalised settings. Text to Speech Browsealoud reads text on a webpage out loud. There are two options, Hover to Speak and Speak the Current Selection. Hover to Speak is turned on by default when the toolbar is launched. Translation Browsealoud translates web pages into 99 languages and can speak aloud 40 of those, in a high quality, natural sounding native voice. MP3 Generation Browsealoud converts any text that you select from a web page, into an audio file that you can then listen to at a later date at home, or on the move. Screen Mask This feature allows you to apply a colour filter to your screen. A semi-opaque mask extends across the screen, leaving a letterbox reading window clear - the allows you to focus on a few lines at a time. Text Magnification With Browsealoud you have the option to magnify the text as it’s being read aloud. You can personalise the font, size and colour to suit your needs in settings. Simplify This feature removes the clutter and distractions, such as pictures and adverts, allowing you to focus on the text you want to read. Settings In the settings menu you can personalise the features to suit your own specific needs. You can personalise the following: Highlight colours for text to speech and text magnification Set text magnifier on as default Select the size of the magnified text Switch hover to speak off Select voice speed Set the simplify feature on as default Identify links on a webpage Browsealoud Feature Guide Previous Our cookies Next Accessible documents at Coventry City Council E-Communications team Email: webeditors@coventry.gov.uk Room 73 Council House Earl Street Coventry CV1 5RR Is there anything wrong with this page? Privacy notice Accessibility Listen to or translate this website Cookies Terms and conditions All content © 2021 Coventry City Council. All rights reserved. This site uses cookies to store information on your device. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, view our cookies page (Opens in a new window) External Link Icon I acceptI do not accept Necessary cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytics Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage. Analytics On Off Cookie Control