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Hear text in PDFs or Microsoft Word documents read out:

Go to . Navigate to the document you want to open. The file must be a PDF or Microsoft Word file type.
Highlight a section of text and go to to hear it.

Use DocsPlus to plan out your ideas and prepare for writing with WorkSpace and Voice Notes:

Use WorkSpace to plan out ideas visually:
- Go to in the Smart Tab ribbon and go to the Planning Boards tab to choose a template.
- Click a cell and type to add your ideas.
- Add Voice Notes to organize your initial ideas and key information:
  - Go to and drag onto the WorkSpace to add a Voice Note.
  - Double-click it to open the sound recorder. Select to start and end your recording then choose Done.
  - Click to hear your recordings.
Voice Notes are also available in the Document. Select to create a new Voice Note in the Document:
- Click to start and end your recording then choose Done.
- Completed Voice Notes appear as a speech bubble to the left of the Document. Click a Voice Note to listen to your recording.

Use the tools and resources available in the Document to support writing:

Use the Predictor for writing and spelling support:
- Select to turn on the Predictor.
- Choose from the words offered to add them to the Document.
Use Wordbars for a selection of subject-specific vocabulary:
- Choose words or phrases from the Wordbar to add them to your Document.
Use the Spell Check to make corrections to your writing:
- Right-click a misspelled word to open the Spell Check.
- Choose from the words offered by the Spell Check to make corrections.
Speech feedback supports proof-reading your work:
- Add end punctuation to hear your sentence.
- Select with the text cursor - - at the bottom of your page to hear your work.