ReadAloud-010 |
The content can be read aloud |
Focus on the beginning of a paragraph or a sentence and initiate reading with text-to-speech using a feature of the reading system. |
Pass |
Read aloud begins near the top of the page, from the first full sentence or heading, though the start position can appear somewhat unpredictable. |
ReadAloud-110 |
Stop and resume reading |
Initiate reading from any point in the book. Stop Read Aloud and note the last read position. Initiate reading again using the Read Aloud feature and check if reading starts at the last read location. |
Pass |
Reading can be paused, then restarts from the beginning of the sentence. |
ReadAloud-210 |
The Read Aloud feature should continue until interrupted by the user |
The Read Aloud feature should continue until interrupted by the user, keeping the text being spoken in view. |
Pass |
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ReadAloud-310 |
All text should be read in the proper order |
Sample text has been provided below to test the reading order. The Paragraph 2 should be read after Paragraph 1 by the Read Aloud feature. Note that visually Paragraph 2 is placed to the left of Paragraph 1 but it is second in the reading order. |
Pass |
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ReadAloud-410 |
Change Read Aloud reading speed |
It should be possible to adjust (increase/decrease) the speed of reading. |
Pass |
The speech rate is determined external to the app. |
ReadAloud-510 |
Text to Speech handles punctuations and document structure appropriately |
When Read Aloud is activated, there should be slight pauses after headings, list items etc., rather than reading as if it is one continuous section of text. |
Pass |
Headings are read together with the following text as if it is one block. Additional note: the alt text of images are spoken by read aloud, which some sighted users have reported as undesirable if this functionality cannot be disabled. |
ReadAloud-610 |
Text is emphasised as it is spoken by read aloud |
Check if the Text is emphasised as it is spoken by read aloud. |
Pass |
A light yellow highlight is applied to the sentence being read. |
ReadAloud-710 |
The emphasis or highlight colour can be changed |
Activate Read Aloud feature as described in the previous test. Change the colour of emphasis or visual highlight of the text being read aloud using any feature available in the reading system or the operating system. The users should have a choice of different colours for text highlighting. |
Fail |
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