--- title: How to Adjust Read Aloud Speed description: This article provides the steps to adjust read-aloud speeds for interactive and PDF+ resources. --- [Skip to content](https://support.gallopade.com/how-do-i-change-read-aloud-speed#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact Us](https://support.gallopade.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![GallopadeLogo\_BWC\_web2.png\]](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GallopadeLogo_BWC_web2.png?height=40&name=GallopadeLogo_BWC_web2.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact Us](https://support.gallopade.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to gallopadecurriculum.com Go to gallopadecurriculum.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://support.gallopade.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://support.gallopade.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs?hsLang=en) # How to Adjust Read Aloud Speed ## This article provides the steps to adjust read-aloud speeds for interactive and PDF+ resources. **How to Adjust the Read Aloud Speed in Interactive Resources** While using Read Aloud in Gallopade's interactive resources, users will see a read-aloud/listen menu in the top, left corner of the page. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-44-49-8253-PM.png) From the read-aloud menu, select the timer icon. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-51-23-7027-PM.png?width=337&height=100&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-51-23-7027-PM.png) Use the vertical scale to adjust the reading speed.  **![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-53-14-4100-PM.png?width=333&height=171&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-53-14-4100-PM.png)** Slide the scale down to decrease the reading speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-34-21-4811-PM.png?width=331&height=194&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-34-21-4811-PM.png) Slide the scale up to increase the reading speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-37-11-1307-PM.png?width=344&height=200&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-37-11-1307-PM.png) You can also adjust the speed by selecting the kebab. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-44-09-1319-PM.png?width=315&height=91&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-44-09-1319-PM.png) Selecting the kebab will open a drop-down menu. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-47-01-7420-PM.png?width=201&height=260&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-47-01-7420-PM.png) From the menu, select **Settings**. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-46-15-0062-PM.png?width=325&height=243&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-46-15-0062-PM.png) This will open settings.  ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-48-27-4695-PM.png?width=365&height=364&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-03-48-27-4695-PM.png) From settings, select the timer icon. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-04-00-34-5063-PM.png?width=371&height=176&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-04-00-34-5063-PM.png) Use the horizontal, sliding scale to decrease or increase the reading speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-04-01-52-9587-PM.png) Slide the scale to the left to decrease the reading speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-38-37-7103-PM.png) Slide the scale to the right to increase the reading speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-39-14-9052-PM.png) **How to Adjust Read Aloud Speed for PDF+ Resources** While using Read Aloud in Gallopade's PDF+ resources, users have the option to Expand Toolbar. To adjust the read aloud speed, select **Expand Toolbar.** **![](https://support.gallopade.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-07-04-6279-PM.png)** Select **Settings**. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-16-24-2424-PM.png) Under general settings, you will see **Reading Speed**. Select the current speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-42-47-8845-PM.png?width=413&height=493&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-42-47-8845-PM.png) You will see all of the options for read-aloud speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-19-39-9482-PM.png?width=347&height=170&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-19-39-9482-PM.png) Make a selection from the list to change the speed. ![](https://support.gallopade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-20-28-5821-PM.png?width=367&height=200&name=image-png-Nov-28-2022-05-20-28-5821-PM.png)           - [Teacher Support](https://support.gallopade.com/teacher-support?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Assignments](https://support.gallopade.com/teacher-support?hsLang=en#assignments) - [Alignment and Pacing Guides](https://support.gallopade.com/teacher-support?hsLang=en#alignment-and-pacing-guides) - [Online Curriculum](https://support.gallopade.com/teacher-support?hsLang=en#online-curriculum) - [Digital Setup](https://support.gallopade.com/teacher-support?hsLang=en#digital-setup) - [Technical Support](https://support.gallopade.com/teacher-support?hsLang=en#technical-support) - [Student Support](https://support.gallopade.com/student-support?hsLang=en) - [Administrator Support](https://support.gallopade.com/administrator-support?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Setup](https://support.gallopade.com/administrator-support?hsLang=en#setup) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://support.gallopade.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Assignments](https://support.gallopade.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs?hsLang=en#assignments) - [Digital Readers](https://support.gallopade.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs?hsLang=en#digital-readers) - [General Information](https://support.gallopade.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs?hsLang=en#general-information) - [Student eBook and Tools](https://support.gallopade.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs?hsLang=en#student-ebook-and-tools) - [Getting Started](https://support.gallopade.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Account Setup](https://support.gallopade.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#account-setup) # Gallopade gallopade.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, Gallopade