uPar now uses SpeechStream for the TTS portion of uPar
Whats New:
- Updated toolbar: Play, Stop, Pause*, and Settings functions are now in the SpeechStream toolbar at the top of the page.
- Enhanced playback control: Students can highlight words or sentences for repeat playback.
Steps:
Click the Stop button to stop TTS.
Select the text you would like spoken.
Click on the play button.
* Select pause to pause the TTS and select pause a second time to continue TTS.
- Simplified interface: The progress bar has been removed, streamlining the experience.
- Rate/speed adjustment moved: Now located within the Settings menu (gear icon) instead of on the main screen.
- Customization options: Students can now change the color of text highlights.
Steps:
Click on the Cog on the toolbar.
Adjust your settings
Click on Save.
Adjust your settings
Click on Save.
- Improved TTS voice: A clearer, more natural-sounding voice for better comprehension.