Text to Speech (TTS) in Powerpoint Without Online Upload

[michaelm101]

I have a proprietary Powerpoint presentation and I would like to convert the text to speech without having to upload the document online.
Is there a way to accomplish this?

I realize I could narrate, but I'm not fond of my own speaking voice...

Thanks very much in advance!

 

[Math Geek]

How to Use PowerPoint Speak to Read Text Aloud

Microsoft PowerPoint has a built-in text-to-speech feature called Speak, which lets you read text out loud. Here's how to use it.

www.makeuseof.com

built right into the Office suite

 

[michaelm101]

Thank you. My version appears to be 2003. I'll have to load the newer version on my Win10 PC...

 

[Math Geek]

never used it, so hopefully it works for you. but sounds like what you want to do.

i'm sure there is some kind of plugin that will do it as well for your older office version if you wish to go that route. have to do some google research but i'm sure they are there.