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Open
Bring the Word document into the Reader.
Open a Microsoft Word DOCX file and let ReadThisAloud prepare its text for the normal reading workflow.
Word text to speech
Read Word documents aloud on Windows without losing your place.
Open a Microsoft Word DOCX file in ReadThisAloud, choose a natural voice, and read the Word document aloud while synchronized highlighting follows each spoken word. Use navigation and playback controls built for longer documents.
ReadThisAloud Guide • Updated October 2026
Listen to Word documents
How to read a Word document aloud on Windows.
To read a Word document aloud, open the DOCX file in ReadThisAloud, choose a voice, and start narration. Synchronized highlighting keeps the current word visible while Find, bookmarks, click-to-jump, document sections, and playback controls help you move through longer files.
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Read
Listen with natural neural narration.
Select a voice, set speaking speed and volume, and begin progressive narration.
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Follow
Keep the spoken word visible.
Synchronized highlighting shows the current word as narration progresses, helping you follow the text while listening.
04
Return
Mark important places and come back to them.
Use Find, bookmarks, click-to-jump, document sections, and progress controls when you need to move around a long Word document.
Related reading: Learn about the broader Windows document reader workflow, see how synchronized highlighting works, read PDF files aloud on Windows, or listen to webpages aloud.
Word read aloud questions
Common questions about reading Word documents aloud.
How do I read a Word document aloud on Windows?
Open the DOCX file in ReadThisAloud, choose a voice, and start narration. The spoken text is paired with synchronized highlighting and playback controls so you can listen while following the document.
Can ReadThisAloud read DOCX files?
Yes. This workflow is designed for Microsoft Word DOCX files. Open the document in ReadThisAloud and use the same narration, navigation, highlighting, and playback tools available for supported content.
Does ReadThisAloud highlight words while reading a Word document?
Yes. Synchronized highlighting shows the current spoken word as narration progresses so you can keep your place while listening.
Can I save a Word document as spoken audio?
You can export the narration to MP3, giving you an audio version that can be played back later.
Word read aloud
Listen, follow, navigate, and keep moving.
ReadThisAloud gives Word documents the same natural narration and read-along tools used across the rest of your supported content.
