Select-to-speak is a Text-to-Speech feature on the Chromebook that allows students to choose sections of words on the screen to read out loud.
Select-to-speak can support students to:
listen to text as the computer reads aloud
read and understand what they are reading more easily
feel confident with reading
Select-to-speak can be used on:
websites
Google Docs
Google Slides
Google Forms
Google Classroom
many PDFs
Turning on and using Select-to-Speak
Shortcut: Highlight text+Search+S
Last updated September 10, 2025.