As far as I'm aware there are only the default 3 options offered in Word

Hi,

For Word 2016 I suggest you follow these steps of kbonds_114 from this link:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/how-to-change-office-2016-text-to-speech-settings/4dcb06c6-5e39-4b42-af1b-4664d196a9cd

STEPS:

1.) Press the windows button on your PC to navigate back to the start screen.

2.) Type in the search bar "tts"

3.) You will most likely have options of apps to install pop up underneath, but ignore it and just hit enter/search.

4.) It will show results for "tts." IGNORE all the websites, app suggestions, and pictures that may pop up.

5.) Look at the left of your screen, and you should have 2 things listed (or I did). One is "use audio description for video" and the other is "change text to speech settings"

6.) CLICK ON "change text to speech settings" (it might have a little microphone emoji beside it)

7.) After clicking on it, a "Speech properties" window should pop up.  

8.) There is a drop down list with the 3 voice options to choose from:

       Microsoft David (what my default was)

       Microsoft Hazel

       Microsoft Zira (my personal favorite)

9.) Once you have selected a voice option, there is a slider bar to change the speed of the voice. 

10.) Press the Apply button after you are finished selecting the voice and speed you want.

11.) Press OK, and exit the "speech properties" window.

12.) The voice you chose should work for Microsoft Word 2016 now.

Hope the information will help you.

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