Use AI Read Aloud through 4 how-to topics in the index below; 3 topics are available without membership and 1 topic is related to membership voices.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Start AI Read Aloud from Tools or View | Free |
| 2 | 2. Start AI Read Aloud from More Services | Free |
| 3 | 3. Control playback, speed, and sleep timer | Free |
| 4 | 4. Switch AI voices and languages | Membership-related |
How-to Guide
1. Start AI Read Aloud from Tools or View
Feature entry: Edit mode → Tools → Review → AI Read Aloud, or View → AI Read Aloud
- Open the document you want to listen to.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Tap AI Read Aloud under Review, or open AI Read Aloud from View.
- Wait for the document to begin full-document playback.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The AI Read Aloud control panel appears.
- What you can do next: You can hear spoken audio and use playback controls.
Tips While Using
- Make sure your device is connected to the internet first.
- If the entry is missing, update WPS Office and check again.
2. Start AI Read Aloud from More Services
Feature entry: Top menu bar More → All Services → AI Read Aloud
- Open the document you want to listen to.
- Tap More at the top.
- Open All Services.
- Tap AI Read Aloud to start full-document playback.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The document enters read-aloud mode.
- What you can do next: You can pause or stop playback from the control panel.
Tips While Using
- If the usual entry is not visible in the current view, use More > All Services to find the feature.
3. Control playback, speed, and sleep timer
Feature entry: AI Read Aloud control panel
- Tap Play to start or resume playback.
- Tap Pause to stop playback temporarily.
- Tap Stop to end the current session.
- Open Settings and adjust the reading speed.
- Turn on the sleep timer if needed.
- Adjust volume with your device volume buttons or the panel slider.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Playback status, speed, or timer settings change.
- What you can do next: You can continue listening with the updated settings.
Tips While Using
- Keep the app in the foreground during long playback sessions when possible.
- Unstable network conditions may affect playback.
4. Switch AI voices and languages
Feature entry: AI Read Aloud control panel → AI Voice
- Tap AI Voice in the read-aloud control panel.
- Browse the available voice or language options.
- Select the voice you want to use.
- Return to playback and listen to the updated voice.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The current playback voice or language changes.
- What you can do next: You can continue listening with the selected voice.
Tips While Using
- Some AI voices require membership.
- If your account does not include the required benefit, some voices may be unavailable or may prompt you to subscribe.