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Text-to-Speech Basics: What Is TTS and Who Uses It?

CourseArc

Call it the age of conversational computing—and the computer’s end of these conversations comes courtesy of a digital technology called text to speech, or TTS for short. For years it’s been used as an accessibility tool; as educational technology (edtech); and as an audio alternative to reading.

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The Ultimate Checklist for PDF Accessibility: Tips, Tools, and Standards

Hurix Digital

It means that they may appear as blank, blurry, or illegible code for individuals who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, text-to-speech software, or Braille displays. Some of the key elements of PDF accessibility are tags, form fields, image accessibility, and text-to-speech compatibility.

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Accessibility Considerations in Healthcare Application UX Design

Hurix Digital

Patients with visual impairments may find navigating difficult when using healthcare applications without sufficient text-to-speech support or alternative text descriptions for buttons and images. When addressing an array of consumers, multiple modes may be necessary for forms that have specified input methods.

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Why Custom eBooks Are the Future of Education

Kitaboo

For example, physical textbooks lack features like text-to-speech or dyslexia-friendly fonts, which can create barriers to learning and hinder inclusion in the classroom. Flexibility in Content Delivery The digital format of custom eBooks allows for greater flexibility in content delivery.

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Unveiling the Secrets: How to Tell if a PDF is Accessible Quickly?

Hurix Digital

As the guardians of digital content, they bridge the gap between the physical and virtual realms, providing a standardized format for seamless information exchange. Selecting Text A straightforward yet effective method involves selecting or highlighting text using a mouse.

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Five Important Tips for Optimizing PDFs for Accessibility and Web Use in 2024!

Hurix Digital

Since PDF is the most widely used file format on the internet, it must be made available to comply with these laws. Additionally, avoid using formatting alternatives like bold or italic text to replace headings because they don’t provide users with clear and distinct navigational cues. According to the data, 22.3%

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The Role of Higher Education Publishing Solutions in Transforming the Learning Landscape

Kitaboo

How Higher Education Publishing Solutions Contribute Towards Modern Learning Content Creation and Distribution Digital Transformation Learning Management System (LMS) Integration Assessment Tools Collaborative Platforms Analytics and Reporting Continuous Updates and Revisions Diverse Content Delivery Methods II.