Want to know how to get your computer to read to you? Several different approaches are available. Both Windows and Mac have native tools that can read documents and MS Word files aloud, while there are bevies of third-party apps. Want to know more? Keep reading to learn how to get your computer to read documents out loud. Can Microsoft Word Read to You? For many people, the main reason for getting their computer to read to them is so they can listen to an audio output of a Microsoft Word file. It helps give your eyes a break if you’re reading something that’s dozens of pages long.