Using the Read Feature on Blocks in VEXcode IQ

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:

Screenshot of VEXcode IQ Blocks programming interface, showcasing various programming blocks and options for building robotics projects, aimed at beginners and educators in the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

Drag a Block from the Toolbox into the workspace.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Blocks Tutorials interface, showcasing programming blocks and tools for building and coding VEX IQ robots, designed to aid educators and students in learning robotics concepts.

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

Image illustrating a VEX IQ robotics project, showcasing components and programming interface used in Blocks Tutorials for educational purposes and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

Select Read Block.

Diagram illustrating the VEX IQ Blocks programming interface, showcasing various programming blocks and their functions for educational robotics projects.

VEXcode will read aloud the contents of the Block.

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