Using the Read Feature on Blocks in VEXcode GO

The Read feature for Blocks is a text-to-speech tool that reads aloud the contents of Blocks in VEXcode. This feature improves accessibility by providing an audio option for users to interact with and understand their code. It's particularly useful for those who prefer or require auditory information processing.

Note: The Read feature is not available on Android mobile devices.

To use the Read feature in VEXcode, do the following:

VEXcode GO Drive for block is dragged from the Toolbox out into the Workspace. The block reads Drive forward for 100 mm.

Drag a Block from the Toolbox into the workspace.

VEXcode GO Drive for block is shown with its context menu opened. The options from top to bottom read Duplicate, Disable block, Delete blocks, Block help, and Read block.

Right-click or long press to open the Block's context menu.

VEXcode GO Drive for block is shown with its context menu opened and the Read block option highlighted. The Read block option is the fifth option in the list.

Select Read Block.

VEXcode GO Drive for block with a speech bubble above it. The speech bubble contains the text Turn right for 90 degrees, with an icon of a speaker indicating that the block is being read aloud.

VEXcode will read aloud the contents of the Block.

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