The Immersive Reader tool was introduced in 2020 when Microsoft made the switch to the new Chromium-based Edge web browser that we're still using today. Since then, it has largely remained the same, delivering a focused view akin to an ebook that's easier on the eyes.
Immersive Reader includes a Read Aloud function, which does exactly what its name suggests. As it stands now, you click the "Read aloud" button and a customizable voice begins reading what's on the page. It's an accessibility function that many can't live without, and I use it often when I want to "read" an article while my eyes are busy with something else.
