MICROSOFT IMMERSIVE READER
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.