Accessibility is important to me
I really hope the addition of the webReader Listen button makes it easier for you to access my content. If you’re in need of some extra help to read and understand the text, I’ve got you covered.
You don’t have to download anything. Just click the Listen button to activate it – it’s as simple as that! You’ll be amazed at all the features the button has under its hood.
How does it work?
The text is simultaneously read aloud and highlighted. That means that you can easily follow along, regardless of device or where you may be.
webReader also allows you to:
- Select text and click the Listen icon that appears to have the selected text read;
- Hover over a paragraph of text to have it read out automatically;
- View a clutter-free version of the web page with text in your preferred font, size and colour as it is read aloud and highlighted;
- Download an audio version of your content for offline listening;
- Translate a selected text to a number of languages and have the text read in the target language;
- Personalize reading speed, highlighting colours, and more;
- Select a word and find its definition in the dictionary;
- Choose the reading language.
The Help tool
You’ll find clear instructions on how to use each feature in the Help Tool in the toolbar.
Do read through the Help Tool to pick up ideas on how to make the best use of webReader’s features.
Keyboard navigation
- Many of the webReader tools and features have a dedicated access key.
- You can activate the access keys with modifier keys (for example Ctrl and shift keys on a pc or the Alt and Ctrl keys on a Mac). Modifier keys differ depending on the browser and the operating system you’re using (see list of modifier keys for different environments here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_key)
- When you’ve set the focus on the player, you can use the tab/shift+tab to navigate and the enter key to activate a certain button or option.
- When the drag handle is highlighted orange, you’ll be able to move the Listen button, player and toolbar around the screen.
Fast access
It’s faster to use the arrow keys while holding down the shift key.
- Put the focus on Listen button: Modifier + K
- Activate webReader player: Modifier + L
- Open/close toolbar: Modifier + 1
- Open Help feature: Modifier + I
- Other access keys: see Help feature
webReader uses cookies
webReader is best used with cookies enabled. That way your personal settings will be saved between sessions.
Platforms and web browsers
webReader works on any device on any platform. It should work with (if not I want to know about it!):
- All commonly used online devices: pc, laptop, Chromebook, tablet, smartphone, and more;
- All major operating systems: Windows, Chrome, Android, iOS, macOS, and more;
- All major browsers: for laptops and PCs: IE7+, Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari, for mobile devices: Safari and Chrome on iOS devices, Chrome on Android devices, Chrome and Edge on Windows Phone.
To learn more about ReadSpeaker, visit www.readspeaker.com.