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Talking computers offer many amazing features and benefits to someone with macular degeneration or low vision.
Although there are many programs that can enlarge text and images on computers, you may find that as your macular degeneration progresses, that it may be easier to have your computer talk to you instead. 
These software programs offer a variety of features and are very affordable. Many programs are under $100. Text to Speech Download
One program is called text to speech. This text to speech software can read out loud from: √ Internet Explorer √ Microsoft Word √ Outlook √ Power Point √ Adobe PDF
Free Text To Speech SoftwareSurprisingly, there are free downloadable programs. You can find them by typing in "free text to speech software." Try the free version first.Follow Voice CommandsYour computer can be activated and controlled by your speech. It will:√ Research a topic √ Bookmark a website √ Look up the weather √ Look up contacts √ Perform math Speech to Text Converter
You can dictate text into almost any Windows application like:
√ Word, Word Pad , Notepad, √ Excel, √ WordPerfect, Microsoft® Office Application √ Email like Hotmail, Juno, Lotus Notes, Yahoo, MS Outlook or Express, Eudora √ PowerPoint √ Microsoft Works √ Instant Messenger
Some programs offer a very basic free download. But if you want a more natural sounding voice and a few upgraded features then you must purchase an upgraded version.
Some other benefits are: 1) Can convert text into MP3 files 2) Offered in languages other than English For More Information:
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