Fix: Read Aloud Feature Not Working in Word

By GenText Editorial Team 2. April 2026 other
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Schnelle Antwort

Go to Review > Read Aloud. If no sound, check your system audio settings and output device. Read Aloud requires the Windows text-to-speech engine — make sure at least one voice is installed in Windows Settings > Time & Language > Speech.

Read Aloud Feature Not Working in Word

How to fix the Read Aloud feature when it doesn’t start, produces no sound, or skips text.

Schnelle Lösung

Go to Review > Read Aloud. If no sound, check your system audio settings and output device. Read Aloud requires the Windows text-to-speech engine — make sure at least one voice is installed in Windows Settings > Time & Language > Speech.

Schritt-für-Schritt-Lösung

  1. Identify the problem — Note exactly when the issue occurs and any error messages
  2. Try the quick fix — Apply the solution described above
  3. Start Word in Safe Mode — If the issue persists, press Windows + R, type winword /safe, and test
  4. Check for updates — Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
  5. Repair Office — If nothing else works, go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Online Repair

Häufig gestellte Fragen

If the issue persists after trying all steps, contact Microsoft Support or visit answers.microsoft.com. Include your Word version (File > Account > About Word) and a description of the steps you’ve already tried.

Vorbeugung

  • Keep Microsoft Office updated with the latest patches
  • Regularly back up important documents
  • Avoid installing untrusted add-ins
  • Use .docx format for all documents (not .doc)

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