From 1c55b0a4a525edd3a38c126875fd60e7f732439c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Factotum <50942278+johnfactotum@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2024 02:44:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add more detailed instructions for TTS Fixes #1200 --- docs/faq.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 1590c826..1481c842 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -22,7 +22,11 @@ Currently, it simply uses the number of locations — basically, a character cou ### How to use text-to-speech? -Foliate supports text-to-speech with speech-dispatcher. To use it, you need to install `speech-dispatcher` and output modules such as `espeak-ng`. +Foliate supports text-to-speech with speech-dispatcher, so make sure `speech-dispatcher` and output modules such as `espeak-ng` are installed on your system. + +To use it, click on the Narration button (the one with a headphones icon) on the navbar (which is available by hovering or tapping on the footer area). Note that if the book has embedded audio ([EPUB Media Overlays](https://www.w3.org/TR/epub/#sec-media-overlays)), the Narration button would show controls for the embedded media, and TTS would not be available in that case. + +Alternatively you can select some text and choose Speak from Here from the selection menu. Though you still need to use the Narration button if you want to stop the speech output. ### How to use custom themes?