DeskBot 2.6

A multi-featured Talking Clipboard/Text Reader, Time Announcer, etc. DeskBot is a free software application, multi-featured Clipboard Reader, Text Reader, Time Announcer, and Internet Explorer Add-In for Microsoft Windows which Microsoft Agent Animated, Talking Characters.
From the developer of MASH - The Microsoft Agent Scripting Helper.
Main features:
- Accessible: Ability to select any text in any application and press Ctrl+C to have it read. Right-Click Character or on the DeskBot icon in the System Tray for a popup menu of available commands and options.
- Read Clipboard: Read the contents of the Windows Clipboard when changed, by pressing Ctrl+C from any application, or when character is double-clicked.
- Announce Time: Announce the current Time at selected intervals.
- Read Text: Text Files, Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets
- Startup Greetings: For a personal touch.
- Customizable: Select your favorite Character, TTS (Text-to-Speech) Engine, Language, Voice, Pitch, Speed, Balloon Font, Balloon Style and more.
- Startup Options: Start with Windows, Hide in Tray.
- Internet Explorer Menu Add-In: DeskBot adds a Read with DeskBot item to the Internet Explorer popup menu (when you right-click on a web page). The character, voice, language, balloon, and other advanced options can be customized.