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This simple JavaScript code creates a text-to-speech converter. It takes text input and reads it aloud. The code sets up a user interface with a text area and a button to initiate the speech. When you enter text and press the button, the code converts the text into speech using the browser’s built-in speech synthesis capabilities.<\/p>\n

You can use this code on websites to make your content accessible. It helps visually impaired users by converting text into speech<\/a>, improving accessibility.<\/p>\n

How to Create a Simple Text To Speech Converter in JavaScript<\/h2>\n

1. First of all, copy the HTML code into your file. It creates a container with a text area for input and a button to trigger the speech synthesis.<\/p>\n

<div class=\"container\">\r\n        <label for=\"text\">Text to speak:<\/label>\r\n        <textarea id=\"text\"><\/textarea>\r\n        <button id=\"speak\">Speak Text<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/pre>\n
2. Insert the following CSS code for styling. It ensures a clean and responsive layout for your TTS converter.<\/p>\n
*{\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\nbody{\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    min-height: 100vh;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.container{\r\n    background-color: #4FBDBA;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    gap: 20px;\r\n    width: 500px;\r\n    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);\r\n    padding: 30px;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#text{\r\n    display: block;\r\n    height: 100px;\r\n    border-radius: .5rem;\r\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    resize: none;\r\n    padding: 8px 10px;\r\n    outline: 2px solid rgba(120,120,120,0.623);\r\n}\r\n\r\nbutton{\r\n    padding: 10px;\r\n    background: #072227;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    border-radius: .5rem;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    font-size: 1rem;\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n}<\/pre>\n
3. Finally, add the following JavaScript code to enable the text-to-speech functionality. It listens for button clicks, converts the entered text into speech, and cancels any ongoing speech.<\/p>\n
const textEL = document.getElementById('text');\r\nconst speakEL = document.getElementById('speak');\r\n\r\nspeakEL.addEventListener('click', speakText);\r\nfunction speakText() {\r\n\r\n    \/\/ stop any speaking in progress\r\n    window.speechSynthesis.cancel();\r\n\r\n    const text = textEL.value;\r\n    const utterance = new SpeechSynthesisUtterance(text);\r\n    window.speechSynthesis.speak(utterance);\r\n}<\/pre>\n
Open your HTML file in a browser, enter text, and click the “Speak Text” button. Experience the simplicity of adding text-to-speech functionality to your website!<\/p>\n
That’s all! hopefully, you have successfully created a Simple Text-to-Speech Converter in JavaScript. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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