Users who need a course read aloud are likely using a screen reader like JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver. Rise itself does not need to read aloud since the screen reader tool will do that! But yes, Rise 360 courses are compatible with screen reader navigation. You can find more information on how to design accessible courses in Rise 360 here!
Hi again! I would like to follow up this thread. I've had a question from client about a read-speak functionality built into the page, so that you can click to get the text read. Is that possible in Rise or Storyline? For users who don't have a screen reader installed but still would like to lisen instead of reading.
Great question Wendy, I'm following. This would be helpful as Edge users can use the read-aloud function however for Chrome they would need to have a screen reader or extension installed. For consistency across all browsers this function would be helpful.
Hi Wendy! The Read-Aloud option is a browser extension/feature. You'll need to install it on your browser to use it.
We are tracking a request to add a Text-To-Speech audio in Rise 360. Is that something that could be helpful in achieving your design requirements? If so, I can add you to the lists so that you'll get notified if the feature gets released or if we make changes that will help.
Hi Angelo! Thank you for your reply, and yes - it really would be a great addition to Rise 360. Where can I add us to the list? And what would you say a possible timeline would be if it was to be added?
I can see that Angelo already added this post to the list. We don't have a timeline for this feature, but we will post an update here if anything comes up.
Thanks for letting us know about your interest in this feature. This hasn't made it to our product roadmap yet, but we'll be sure to leave a message here when we have any new updates to share!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I've added your voice to this feature request. We'll be sure to update this thread in the future with any news to share!
Adding support to this feature request. Ideally would like read aloud to work with Rise when using Edge as our staff use this and also text to speech functionality sounds good. Thanks.
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Hi Nele,
Users who need a course read aloud are likely using a screen reader like JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver. Rise itself does not need to read aloud since the screen reader tool will do that! But yes, Rise 360 courses are compatible with screen reader navigation. You can find more information on how to design accessible courses in Rise 360 here!
Hi again! I would like to follow up this thread. I've had a question from client about a read-speak functionality built into the page, so that you can click to get the text read. Is that possible in Rise or Storyline? For users who don't have a screen reader installed but still would like to lisen instead of reading.
Thanks in advance Elizabeth!
Great question Wendy, I'm following. This would be helpful as Edge users can use the read-aloud function however for Chrome they would need to have a screen reader or extension installed. For consistency across all browsers this function would be helpful.
Hi Wendy! The Read-Aloud option is a browser extension/feature. You'll need to install it on your browser to use it.
We are tracking a request to add a Text-To-Speech audio in Rise 360. Is that something that could be helpful in achieving your design requirements? If so, I can add you to the lists so that you'll get notified if the feature gets released or if we make changes that will help.
Hi Angelo! Thank you for your reply, and yes - it really would be a great addition to Rise 360. Where can I add us to the list? And what would you say a possible timeline would be if it was to be added?
All the best
Hi Wendy,
I can see that Angelo already added this post to the list. We don't have a timeline for this feature, but we will post an update here if anything comes up.
Hi! Any updates on the Text-to-Speech audio feature in Rise? Lots of feedback from users asking for this feature in our training.
Hi Sylvia,
Thanks for letting us know about your interest in this feature. This hasn't made it to our product roadmap yet, but we'll be sure to leave a message here when we have any new updates to share!
We would also really love to have this feature!
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I've added your voice to this feature request. We'll be sure to update this thread in the future with any news to share!
Have a great afternoon!
Adding support to this feature request. Ideally would like read aloud to work with Rise when using Edge as our staff use this and also text to speech functionality sounds good. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Amanda. I've added your voice to the feature request as well. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Also adding support to have this feature!
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I've added your voice to this report.
Hope that you have a great weekend!
I would like text to audio - can you add me to the list please.
Hi, Mary!
I've added your name to the current feature request, so you'll be notified of any updates!