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Introduction
Accessibility in eLearning isn’t optional—it’s essential. Learners come with diverse needs, and Adobe Captivate offers tools to make your content more inclusive. Two features that often get confused are Text-to-Speech (TTS) and screen reader support. While both involve audio, they serve different purposes. In this post, we’ll explore how TTS use in Captivate to support accessibility.
What Accessibility Means in Captivate
When we talk about accessibility in Captivate, we’re usually referring to:
- Screen reader support (JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver)
- Keyboard navigation
- Closed captions
- Text-to-Speech narration
Together, these features make eLearning usable for learners with vision impairments, hearing loss, or those who simply prefer auditory learning.
How to Add Text-to-Speech in Adobe Captivate
- Write Slide Notes
- In the Notes panel, type the narration you want spoken.
- Convert Notes to Speech
- Go to Audio > Speech Management.
- Select your notes and assign a TTS voice.
- Preview & Adjust
- Play back your slide to hear the generated narration.
- You can fine-tune pronunciation, pacing, and pauses.
- Add Closed Captions
- Captivate lets you generate captions from slide notes—ideal for deaf or hard-of-hearing learners.
Conclusion
Text-to-Speech is a powerful tool in Adobe Captivate, but it’s only one piece of the accessibility puzzle. By combining TTS with screen reader support, proper labeling, and closed captions, you can create courses that are truly inclusive.
What Accessibility Means in Captivate
When we talk about accessibility in Captivate, we’re usually referring to:
- Screen reader support (JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver)
- Keyboard navigation
- Closed captions
- Text-to-Speech narration
Together, these features make eLearning usable for learners with vision impairments, hearing loss, or those who simply prefer auditory learning.
How to Add Text-to-Speech in Adobe Captivate
- Write Slide Notes
- In the Notes panel, type the narration you want spoken.
- Convert Notes to Speech
- Go to Audio > Speech Management.
- Select your notes and assign a TTS voice.
- Preview & Adjust
- Play back your slide to hear the generated narration.
- You can fine-tune pronunciation, pacing, and pauses.
- Add Closed Captions
- Captivate lets you generate captions from slide notes—ideal for deaf or hard-of-hearing learners.
Conclusion
Text-to-Speech is a powerful tool in Adobe Captivate, but it’s only one piece of the accessibility puzzle. By combining TTS with screen reader support, proper labeling, and closed captions, you can create courses that are truly inclusive.
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