ReadSpeaker TextAid

ReadSpeaker TextAid is an online reading and writing tool that can read documents, web pages and other digital text aloud. It also offers tools to help you focus, understand what you're reading and review your writing.

Who Can Use ReadSpeaker TextAid?

ReadSpeaker TextAid is currently available to STLCC students who:

• Receive alternate-format textbooks through the access office.
• Have been approved to use text-to-speech technology during testing.

If you meet either requirement, the access office can help you access your account. ReadSpeaker TextAid is not yet available to all STLCC students.

What Can ReadSpeaker TextAid Do?

• Read text aloud: Listen to web pages, Word documents, PDFs, EPUB files and PowerPoint presentations while words and sentences are highlighted.
• Make scanned materials readable: Use optical character recognition (OCR) to convert images and scanned documents into digital text.
• Support writing: Use spelling tools, word prediction, dictation and audio proofreading to review your work.
• Make reading easier: Adjust fonts and colors or use a reading ruler and screen mask to help you focus.
• Look up words and translate text: Use dictionary and translation tools to better understand unfamiliar words and passages.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Log In to ReadSpeaker

1. Go to ReadSpeaker TextAid.
2. If prompted, select TextAid.
3. Enter your STLCC email address as your username.
4. Enter the password provided by the access office.

Don't have login information? Contact the access office to confirm your eligibility and request account assistance.

Step 2: Change Your Password

After logging in for the first time, change your temporary password.

1. Select your name in the upper-right corner of the page.
2. Choose Profile.
3. Enter your new password and select Update.
4. Select ReadSpeaker in the upper-left corner to return to the main page.

Step 3: Open Your Library

1. Select Library.
2. Choose Shared with me to see any materials that have already been shared with you.
3. If you do not see the document you need, select Upload Documents to add your own file.

Step 4: Upload a Document

1. Select the document language and voice if prompted.
2. Drag files into the upload area, or select Select Document to find files saved on your computer.
3. Choose the files you want to add. You can upload up to 10 files at a time.
4. Select Upload and allow your documents to finish uploading.

Tip: Create a folder on your computer for textbooks and other course materials so they are easy to find when you need to upload them.

Step 5: Listen to Your Document

1. Open a document from your library.
2. Select Listen to hear the text read aloud.
3. Use the voice selection control in the upper-right corner to try different voices.
4. Switch between Layout Mode and Text Mode to change how the content appears. Text Mode simplifies the display by removing images.
5. Choose Reading near the bottom of the left-hand menu to adjust the reading speed.

Need Help With ReadSpeaker TextAid?

If you have trouble logging in, cannot find your course materials or need help using ReadSpeaker TextAid, contact the access office.