How to Change Voice and Language Settings in Helperbird
Learn how to change the voice, speed, pitch, and language for Text to Speech and Voice Typing in Helperbird. Choose from over 60 languages and a wide range of natural voices.
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What are Voice and Language Settings?
Helperbird lets you customize the voice used for Text to Speech and the language used for Voice Typing. You can choose from over 60 languages and a wide range of natural-sounding voices.
These settings let you control how text sounds when read aloud, including the voice, speed, and pitch. For Voice Typing, you can select which language you are speaking so Helperbird recognizes your words correctly.
Who is This For?
This feature is helpful for:
- Multilingual learners who need content read in their first language
- Students in French Immersion or ESL programs
- People who prefer a specific voice style or speed
- Anyone who finds the default voice too fast or too slow
- Educators working with diverse language groups
Changing Text to Speech Voice Settings
Step 1: Open Helperbird
Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar. It looks like a small owl and is usually in the top-right corner of your browser.
This will open the Helperbird menu.
Step 2: Open Text to Speech
Scroll down to the bottom of the Helperbird menu. You will see a section called All Features.
Click the arrow next to All Features to expand it and show all available features.
Look through the list until you see Text to Speech. Click on it to open it.
Step 3: Open Settings
In the Text to Speech panel, click the Settings icon. This is the button with sliders on the right side of the panel.
This will show the voice customization options.
Step 4: Choose a Voice
Use the Voice dropdown to browse available voices. Voices are grouped by language and accent.
You will see options such as:
- English (United States)
- English (United Kingdom)
- French (Canada)
- Spanish (Mexico)
- And many more
Select the voice you want. Click the play button to preview how it sounds.
Step 5: Adjust Speed and Pitch
Speed – Use the slider to make the voice faster or slower. A slower speed is helpful for learning or following along. A faster speed is good for getting through content quickly.
Pitch – Use the slider to make the voice sound higher or lower.
Your settings are saved automatically and will apply the next time you use Text to Speech.
Changing Voice Typing Language
When using Voice Typing (Speech to Text), you can change the language Helperbird listens for.
- Open Voice Typing from the All Features section.
- Look for the language dropdown below the text area. It will show your current language, such as "English (United States)."
- Click the dropdown and select the language you want to speak in.
- Click the microphone button and start speaking. Helperbird will recognize your speech in the selected language.
Supported Languages
Helperbird supports over 60 languages for Text to Speech and Voice Typing, including:
- English (US, UK, Australia, Canada, India)
- French (France, Canada)
- Spanish (Spain, Mexico, US)
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal)
- Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Dutch
- Polish
- Russian
- Turkish
- Vietnamese
- And many more
The exact voices available depend on your browser and operating system. Chrome typically offers the widest selection of voices.
Video Tutorial
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Need Additional Help?
If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.
