TEXT-TO -SPEECH FOR MS WORD DOCUMENTS

Wordtalk is a free text to speech utility for use with all Microsoft Word documents. A spell checker reads aloud for the student to listen to different suggestions. MS Word 97 and above are compatible for wordtalk. 

Students or adults with reading and writing difficulties will find this tool particularly useful as reading out aloud to them helps them pick up better. This tool highlights the text as it reads that text aloud. You can change the speed and voice of the text to be read according to the listener's abilities.Another important feature is that a text can be converted to speech and saved as an .mp3 or .wav file to play back on an ipod or mp3 player.

 A similar text -to-speech utility, called PowerTalk is available for PowerPoint documents to be read aloud. Students in a classroom can enjoy stories read out to them as  they view the slideshow.
Visually impaired or partially impaired students will find this tool useful. A presenter can just choose a PPT and let it run and it will be be read out simultaneously.

HOW TO CONVERT A WORD DOCUMENT TO POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Teachers often complain of not having enough time to create engaging powerful presentations. The same is the case of businessmen or students or salesmen,and sometimes they would have jotted down the points as a Word document and saved it. Now just convert this Word document to PowerPoint. Would it be possible to make a presentation from it,in the least possible time,you wonder? Well,it is certainly possible,says Wendy of Aboutdot com. It is also possible to use a PowerPoint to convert to a Word document. So,next time you can use this neat way to save yourself some time and energy fretting.
You may also view the videos that show you How To Convert PowerPoint to MS Word Document. It makes for easy printing.

TIPS TO USE PICTURE IN MS WORD EFFECTIVELY

Microsoft Word is used extensively by students,and teachers in the classroom and for submitting assignments. A picture when added to the assignment,brings out the creativity.Many use just the "copy,paste" method.But the whole assignment can be made more interesting when the images added are strategically placed and formatting is made use of.Text wrapping options can be used to make it visually appealling.
Watch the following video for more engaging tips.

TIPS TO USE IMAGES IN MS WORD MORE EFFECTIVELY

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