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    == Setup ==
    == Setup ==


    Once installed you can start KTTS by going to your applications menu and under Utilites open kttsmgr. Or just start KRunner 'Alt+F2' and run 'ktts'. KTTS is not initially setup and you will need to do this before using its speaking abilities.
    Once installed you can start KTTS by going to your applications menu and under Utilites open kttsmgr. Or just start KRunner 'Alt+F2' and run 'kttsmgr'. KTTS is not initially setup and you will need to do this before using its speaking abilities.


    The first step is to make sure you have a compatible speech engine installed
    The first step is to make sure you have a compatible speech engine installed
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    == Using KTTS ==
    == Using KTTS ==
    === System Tray ===
    === System Tray ===
    If enabled in the configuration, KTTS will be availabe to you in the System Tray. Right-clicking it will reveal the menu which is straight forward and allows for control of the speech output.
    [[Image:KTTS-SystemTray.png|400px|center]]
    [[Image:KTTS-SystemTray.png|400px|center]]


    === Integration with other Desktop Applications ===
    === Integration with other Desktop Applications ===

    Revision as of 00:52, 9 January 2010

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    The KDE Text-To-Speech System, KTTS

    Features

    Description

    KDE Text-To-Speech System or KTTS is an application that can run in the background to provide speech output of text throughout the desktop. It integrates with many applications and is simple to use.

    Setup

    Once installed you can start KTTS by going to your applications menu and under Utilites open kttsmgr. Or just start KRunner 'Alt+F2' and run 'kttsmgr'. KTTS is not initially setup and you will need to do this before using its speaking abilities.

    The first step is to make sure you have a compatible speech engine installed

    You can also access the configuration from System Settings in Accessibility

    Now you can continue on and create a 'Talker.' Select the tab Talker from the Text-to-Speech Control Module and click 'Add.'

    Configuration

    Using KTTS

    System Tray

    If enabled in the configuration, KTTS will be availabe to you in the System Tray. Right-clicking it will reveal the menu which is straight forward and allows for control of the speech output.

    Integration with other Desktop Applications