MICROSOFT IMMERSIVE READER

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The Microsoft Immersive Reader displays a variety of tools and options to enhance your reading experience.

You can manage text, grammar, and reading preferences using the toolbar [1]. To expand the reader display, click the Full Screen button [2].

To hear the page text read aloud, click the Play button [3]. To adjust audio settings, click the Voice Settings button [4].

To close the reader and return to Canvas, click the Exit button [5].

TEXT SETTINGS

  • Change the font size on the screen.
  • Change the font to calibri, sitka or comic sans.
  • Change the background colour to aid reading.
  • Increase the spacing between letters and words. 

GRAMMAR OPTIONS

  • Split words into syllables to help with reading and sounding out.
  • Choose to automatically highlight nouns, verbs, adverbs, and/or adjectives to aid understanding. 

READING OPTIONS

  • Highlight text by line, 3 lines or 5 lines to help reading focus.
  • Use the translate tool which has a huge range of language options – simply choose a language and swipe the ‘by document’ button.

AUTO READING OF THE TEXT 

  • When in Immersive Reader mode, at the bottom of the screen, there is a circular play button. Click this and the Canvas page will be read
    out to you.
  • The speaker with a cog (next to the play button) enables you to choose a male or female voice, as well as change the speed of the narration.