Using the Read Feature on Blocks in VEXcode 123 – VEX Library

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:

The user uses their cursor to drag a Turn for block from the toolbox and into the coding area. The block reads Turn right for 90 degrees.

Drag a Block from the Toolbox into the workspace.

A blue turn right for 90 degrees block with a context menu below it showing options for Duplicate, Disable Block, Delete Blocks, Block Help, and Read Block. The block is outlined in yellow.

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

A blue turn right for 90 degrees block with a context menu below it showing options for Duplicate, Disable Block, Delete Blocks, Block Help, and Read Block, with the Read Block option highlighted. The block is outlined in yellow.

Select Read Block.

A blue turn right for 90 degrees block with a speech bubble above it. The speech bubble contains the text turn right for 90 degrees, with a small icon of a speaker indicating that the block is being read aloud.

VEXcode will read aloud the contents of the Block.