How do I convert text to audio, then to ipod?

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rasjj

I am a writer and like to hear my work for corrections on my ipod when I am walking. Would like to know how to convert text to audio then transfer to ipod.

Thank you.
 
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Michel Bintener

You can't do that in Word. However, you can save your document as a plain
text file and then use Automator to convert the text into an audio file (Get
Selected Finder Items & Text to Audio File).


I am a writer and like to hear my work for corrections on my ipod when I am
walking. Would like to know how to convert text to audio then transfer to
ipod.

Thank you.
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Jim Gordon MVP

I am a writer and like to hear my work for corrections on my ipod when I am
walking. Would like to know how to convert text to audio then transfer to
ipod.

Thank you.
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Hi,

Several programs can capture the audio output of your computer. I use
WireTap Pro from Ambrosia.

In Word, use View > Toolbars > Speech and Word will speak selected text.
WireTap will capture it and save it as a sound file for your iPod.

-Jim

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Rasjj

Thank you very much for this valuable information. I will try to follow through on your advice. I have never used Automator, but I will figure it out.
 
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rasjj

When I change the background from fill effects, the page still prints out white. What do I need to do for background to stay and print?
 
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John McGhie

This question has nothing to do with this thread.

Please don't hijack threads in here, otherwise nobody will be able to find
anything.

When I change the background from fill effects, the page still prints out
white. What do I need to do for background to stay and print?
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