# Getting Started

Voice Out text-to-speech extension lets you read aloud any webpage, Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or ebook with clarity and precision. It brings your documents to life in over 30 languages and 130 natural-sounding voices. Let's get you started in two minutes.

## Install <a href="#setup" id="setup"></a>

Install the [Voice Out extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/voice-out-text-to-speech/jmodgcjbfcmningbahdmedofbabejbba) from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/voice-out-text-to-speech/jmodgcjbfcmningbahdmedofbabejbba) or [Edge Add-ons Store](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/voice-out-texttospeech/nifjgghcgeamdimakoafnacgkegmemmm).

## Pin Voice Out Button <a href="#pin" id="pin"></a>

Click <img src="https://support.dictanote.co/hc/article_attachments/16023359767949" alt="Screenshot_2023-05-22_at_11.51.40_AM.jpg" data-size="line">  to the right of the address bar. Then click<img src="https://cdn.dictanote.co/media/img/visetup/pin.png" alt="" data-size="line">next to Glinks.

This will add the Voice Out button (<img src="https://voiceout.app/media/icons/icon_256.png" alt="icon" data-size="line"> icon) to the address bar.

## How to Use <a href="#quickstart" id="quickstart"></a>

1. Open: Navigate to a web page you want to read aloud using Voice Out.
2. Activate: Click the Voice Out icon to the right of the address bar to start text-to-speech.\
   Alternatively press `ALT + P` to activate Voice Out (`Option + P` on Mac).
3. Customize: Easily access settings to change voices or adjust reading parameters like speed to enhance your listening experience.
4. Enjoy: Transform any text into speech and enjoy listening to content as you browse, work, or relax.

You can also use Voice Out using the right-click menu and keyboard shortcuts.

<img src="https://voiceout.app/media/img/mouse-right-click.png" alt="" data-size="line"> **Right Click**\
Select some text on a page, right-click, and in the right-click menu, click on Voice Out Selected Text.

**Keyboard Shortcuts**

You can also use the keyboard shortcuts:

| Shortcut              | Action     |
| --------------------- | ---------- |
| `ALT/Option + P`      | Play/Pause |
| `ALT/Option + O`      | Stop       |
| `ALT/Option + Comma`  | Rewind     |
| `ALT/Option + Period` | Forward    |
