Step 1: Install & Set Up Speechify
Download the Speechify desktop app and install it on your computer.
Create an account (or log in if you already have one).
Open Speechify, you'll see a small icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Keep it running in the background while you work.
First-Time Settings to Check
Once you're logged in, go to Speechify Settings and set:
Voice, pick one you like the sound of, e.g., Geffen
Speed, start at 1x (normal pace) and increase as you get comfortable
Step 2: How Speechify Works with Your Learning Apps
Method 1: Use keyboard shortcuts
Use this when you want Speechify to read all the text on your current screen, an instruction, a passage, or a question.
Select the text you want Speechify to read aloud
Press Option + A (Mac) or Alt + A (Windows) to read the selected text
If the text is not selectable, press Option + X (Mac) or Alt + X (Windows) to select an area of the screen to read
Method 2: Access features from the top bar
Use this when you only want part of the text read aloud, for example, one question or one paragraph in the middle of a page.
Click and drag your mouse to highlight just the text you want
Look for "Play Selected Text". You can also adjust the settings by selecting "Open Speechify".
š® Controlling Playback
Once Speechify is reading, a small floating player will appear on your screen. You can:
Button / Key | What it does |
Option/Alt + Q | Pause and resume |
Option/Alt + A | Replay |
Need help? Ask your Alphie or check the Speechify Help Center