General Support Information
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that supports reading, writing, study skills, and research. It is a toolbar that integrates into commonly used programs and platforms such as the Google Suite, Windows, Macs, Web Pages, Learning Management Systems, and various document types such as PDFs, ePubs, Docs, websites, and other document types.
Anyone can benefit from taking a look at the Training Portal Website.
Find Courses, Certificates, Videos, and other Resources to help you gain a general understanding of the tools within the Read&Write Toolbar.
A robust YouTube Channel is full of overview videos about Read&Write as well as short videos which show you the main features of the tool.
If you’re using the Google Chrome version
Full Playlist of all videos about all the features of this version of Read&Write
Reads Google Docs aloud either provided by your faculty or papers you have written and are proofreading (video shows Windows version of the tool but it works the same in Google Chrome)
Can’t get a document to read with any of the above tools? Try the Screenshot Reader
You can adjust the reading voice and speed of the voice by clicking into the “More” button on the far right side of the toolbar, selecting the “Option” menu selection, and Click on “Speech.”
- Use digital Highlighters to organize your readings and copy your highlights into a Word Document (video shows Windows version of the tool but it works the same in Google Chrome)
- Use the Dictionary tool to get the definition of an unknown word (video shows Windows version of the tool but it works the same in Google Chrome)
- Dictate your papers with the Speech Input tool
- Check your grammar and spelling in written work with CheckIt!
- Translate a word from one language to another
If you’re using the Office 365 Version within Google Chrome
If you use, Read&Write works within this platform within Google Chrome. Please refer to the videos under the Read&Write for Google Chrome sheet for guidance and watch the videos below for specialized tools within Office 365.
Support on Web Pages in Google Chrome
When you are in a web browser, you can click on the Read&Write Chrome Extension icon and the same Google Chrome toolbar you can use within Google Doc you can use on webpages in the exact same way.
Chrome Extension Icon:
If you’re using the Windows Desktop version
Full Playlist of all videos about this version of Read&Write
Reads Word Docs aloud either provided by your faculty or papers you have written and are proofreading
Make an unreadable PDF document readable using the Scan Feature
Can’t get a document to read with any of the above tools? Try the Screenshot Reader
You can read web pages within Google Chrome by installing the Read&Write for Google Chrome extension and clicking on the icon. A floating web toolbar will pop up and work similar to the desktop version in Windows. Chrome Extension Icon:
You can adjust the reading voice and speed of the voice by clicking into the “Settings” button on the far right side of the toolbar, select the “Show More Settings” and Click on “Speech.”
Use digital Highlighters to organize your readings and copy your highlights into a Word Document
Use the Dictionary tool to get the definition of an unknown word
Check your grammar and spelling in written work with CheckIt!
If you’re using the Mac Desktop version:
Full Playlist of all videos about this version of Read&Write
An Overview of the Read&Write Toolbar
Reads Word Docs aloud either provided by your faculty or papers you have written and are proofreading
Make an unreadable PDF document readable using the Scan Feature
Can’t get a document to read with any of the above tools? Try the Screenshot Reader
You can read web pages within Google Chrome by installing the Read&Write for Google Chrome extension and clicking on the icon. A floating web toolbar will pop up and work similar to the desktop version in Mac. Chrome Extension Icon:
You can adjust the reading voice and speed of the voice by clicking into the “Settings” button on the far right side of the toolbar and Click on “Speech.” Click on “Edit Voice Settings” to change the speed and voice. You can also download more voices by clicking “Customize” in the drop-down menu.
Use digital Highlighters to organize your readings and copy your highlights into a Word Document
Use the Dictionary tool to get the definition of an unknown word
Translate a word from one language to another.