---
title: "startSpeaking(_:)"
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "appkit/nstextview/startspeaking(_:)"
---

# startSpeaking(_:)

Speaks the selected text, or all text if no selection.

## Declaration

```swift
func startSpeaking(_ sender: Any?)
```

## Parameters

- `sender`: The control sending the message; can be nil.

## See Also

### Speaking text

- [stopSpeaking(_:)](appkit/nstextview/stopspeaking(_:).md)