Reads out aloud web pages easily and gives your eyes a much needed break!
screenreader standalone Extension
The operation is very simple. To read any text just select the text BEFORE it and press ,(comma) key. The text selection automatically jumps to the line and reads it out aloud. And similiarly keys are there for prev/next sentence, word and paragraph.
RECOMMENDED: Install the free high quality tts voice from google for better results from : https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/us-english-female-text-to/pkidpnnapnfgjhfhkpmjpbckkbaodldb
It also works offline
KEYMAP(also on welcome page and options page, after installing)
, key goes to next line and 'reads it'(i.e upto next full stop)
'm' key goes to previous line and reads it.(i.e upto previous full stop)
' key to go upto next punctuation mark
; key to go upto previous punctuation mark
shift+i to invert colors
[ key to go to previous word
] key to go to next word
. key to jump back an entire paragraph
/ key to jump forward an entire paragraph .press enter key to stop speech if already speaking. pressing any other key will speak the currently selected text again
The important thing is that everything is done using single key presses so you can comfortably close your eyes and use one hand to operate it. All the required keys are very adjacent to each other.There is absolutely no additional interface added. you press a key and the text selection moves around and is read aloud. That is all. Also pressing ' key moves upto next punctuation mark . This is a very important feauture as most logical breaks are along punctuation marks.
Currently continious reading is not supported , i.e you need to press next/prev sentence/paragraph buttons etc everytime you need to go to a new sentence/paragraph etc and also keymap cannot be customised and additionally if offline , there are a few issues. Also with safaribooksonline.com it does not work properly.
To disable/enable for any specific page just click the screenreader icon
This project is hosted on github at https://github.com/sktguha/screenreader_deploy_ready_standalone
For better offline reading experience (like reading ebooks in html or converted to html from pdf etc) you can try out a windows specfic version at
https://github.com/sktguha/screenreader-dependant
also one for mozilla firefox mobile android https://github.com/sktguha/screenreader_mozilla_mobile
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How to download and manually install screenreader standalone extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install screenreader standalone extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install screenreader standalone extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install screenreader standalone extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download screenreader standalone extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a screenreader standalone extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the screenreader standalone Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the screenreader standalone extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the screenreader standalone extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for screenreader standalone extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the screenreader standalone extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download screenreader standalone extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install screenreader standalone extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the screenreader standalone extension file
Select and download the screenreader standalone extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the screenreader standalone extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your screenreader standalone extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the screenreader standalone extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install screenreader standalone extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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