Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Ah. Well, thanks anyway for answering. Cheers, Donna > On Aug 4, 2021, at 1:21 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > I do not use non-English voices on my Mac, so I am not able to help with this > one. > > - Brad - > > > On Aug 4, 2021, at 08:32, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > ma

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Donna, I do not use non-English voices on my Mac, so I am not able to help with this one. - Brad - On Aug 4, 2021, at 08:32, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: And sorry, Brad, for calling you Greg. :) Do you happen to know the answer to my other question - how to select a voice

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Thanks, Greg. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad > On Aug 4, 2021, at 5:38 AM, Greg Wocher wrote: > > Hello, > I thought that you could adjust the sound there but I was wrong. If you go to > system preferences/sound and then choose the output tab you can adjust the > system volume there. This m

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
And sorry, Brad, for calling you Greg. :) Do you happen to know the answer to my other question - how to select a voice in the customize voices list? Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad > On Aug 4, 2021, at 8:29 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Thanks, Greg. I knew those keystrokes controled system

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Thanks, Greg. I knew those keystrokes controled system sounds, but didn’t realize they also controled the system voice Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad > On Aug 4, 2021, at 8:23 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > It is not necessary to go to System Preferences to adjust the system output > volume.

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread Brad Snyder
It is not necessary to go to System Preferences to adjust the system output volume. System volume can be adjusted on the fly using F11 to decrease system volume, and F 12 to increase system volume. Additionally, on macOS version Yosemite and newer, VoiceOver users can adjust system volume usin

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-04 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, I thought that you could adjust the sound there but I was wrong. If you go to system preferences/sound and then choose the output tab you can adjust the system volume there. This might be what you are looking for. Greg WOcher > On Aug 3, 2021, at 4:19 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionari

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Greg, Thanks for the help. I find an option to adjust the speaking rate, but not voice volume. Am I missing something? Cheers, Donna > On Aug 3, 2021, at 2:56 PM, Greg Wocher wrote: > > Hello, > The settings for the system voice can be found in system preferences. Go to > system preferenc

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Greg, That’s good to know. As a new user of the math, I always appreciate getting tips like you just gave. I will tell you that that’s why I bought a Logitech K860 keyboard. I can toggle function keys between standard function keys and the media functions of the laptop. In this way, every ti

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, The settings for the system voice can be found in system preferences. Go to system preferences/accessibility. Once you get to the accessibility settings you will find a table to select different options. Look for the one called spoken content. This is where you will find the options to se

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Donna, Well, then I will be interested to learn the answer to that as well. What about the two keystrokes I mention being function key 11 and function key 12? Does not affect the system voice? Anyway, hope you get your question answered soon. Best, Les Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2021,

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Les, You do that to adjust the VO voice that you have selected, that is the voice that reads the screen and stuff. I’m talking about the system voice, the one that gives you system alerts, speaks at login,, etc. That control isn’t in the menu that you’re talking about. Thanks, though. Che

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Donna, I don’t have my Mac with me, but I believe for adjusting the volume you need to do VO shift left and right arrow or VO shift command left and right arrow to move through the categories. Once you land and volume you will use the same combination but with a downer or a payroll to adjust

Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

2021-08-03 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, First, I use multiple languages, so am trying to configure the voices for my secondary languages. I go into VO utility, select Speech, select the language in question, and select customize to change the voice. I can go into the list of voices, but can’t seem to check the one I want.