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Read&Write Feature Tour

In this video, we show how to use the Check It feature in Read&Write to correct spelling, grammar, confusable words and more.

Check It

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Check It Overview

Read&Write for Windows - How to use Check It

In this video, we show how to use the Prediction feature in Read&Write to support anyone who struggles with writing.

Prediction

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Prediction Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Prediction

In this video, we show how to use the Dictionary and Picture Dictionary features in Read&Write. Each definition can also be read aloud.

Dictionary and Picture Dictionary

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Dictionary and Picture Dictionary Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Picture Dictionary

In this video, we show how Read&Write can be used to read text aloud. Using Text-to-Speech along with dual color highlighting helps to improve comprehension.

Text-to-Speech

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Text to Speech Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Speech

In this video, we show how to use Screenshot Reader in Read&Write to read inaccessible text. The Screenshot Reader allows you to read many types of inaccessible text such as images and inaccessible PDF's.

Screenshot Reader

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Screenshot Reader Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Screenshot Reader

In this video, we show how to use the audio Maker feature of Read&Write. Audio Maker converts text into an MP3 so you can listen on the go.

Audio Maker

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Audio Maker Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Audio Maker

In this video, learn how to use the Web Search feature in Read&Write for Google Chrome.

Please note: this feature is only available in Read&Write for Google Chrome.

Web Search

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Web Search Overview

In this video, we show how to use Screen Masking in Read&Write to tint your screen. You can customize the color, opacity and other options to your own personal preferences.

Screen Masking

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Screen Masking Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Screen Masking

In this video, learn how to use the Talk and Type feature in Read&Write

Talk and Type

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Talk&Type Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Talk&Type / Dictation

In this video, we show how to use the Translator feature in Read&Write. The Translator can be used to translate single words into over 90 different languages.

Translator

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Translator Overview

In this video, we show how to use the Highlighters in Read&Write for research and to extract key information from documents and websites.

Collect Highlights

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Highlights and Collect Highlights Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Highlights

In this video, we show how to use the Vocabulary tool in Read&Write. This feature allows you to create a vocab list from individual words or terms.

Vocabulary

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Vocabulary Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Vocabulary List

In this video, we show how to use the Simplify feature in Read&Write to de-clutter webpages and simplify text.

Please note: this feature is only available in Read&Write for Google Chrome. 

Simplify

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Simplify Overview

In this video, we show how to use the Voice Notes feature in Read&Write. This tool allows you to create short audio recordings of your voice, and insert them into a document as a comment for others to listen to.

Voice Notes

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Voice Notes Overview

Read&Write for Windows - Voice Note

In this video, we show how to use the Practice Reading Aloud feature in Read&Write. Students can use this feature to practice independent reading and even send recording to their teacher for grading and feedback.

Practice Reading Aloud

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Practice Reading Aloud Overview

In this video, we show you how to use the Rewordify feature to simplify the readability of onscreen text, without changing the meaning. 

Rewordify

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Rewordify Overview

In this video, we show how to switch the language settings in Read&Write. Read&Write can be used in multiple languages such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and more.

Using Multiple Languages

Read&Write for Google Chrome - Using in Multiple Languages

In this video, we show how teachers using Google Classroom to manage the features available to students in Read&Write for Google Chrome. Data Desk is available to customers with Group or Unlimited licenses of Read&Write.

Data Desk

Read&Write for Google Chrome™ - Data Desk

In this video, we show how the Read&Write for Assessments app by Texthelp can be used on Chromebooks in kiosk mode for testing or end of year assessments (such as STAAR, PARCC, and Smarter Balanced). Students who require writing support accommodations like text-to-speech, word prediction and Talk&Type (speech-to-text), can use the same tools on testing day that they’re accustomed to using every day with Read&Write.  And it’s all done in a secure way.

Assessments Chrome App

Read&Write for Assessments Chrome App - Overview

In this video, we show you how to use the Similar Word Checker to check written work for homophones. Students can read a definition of each highlighted work and see a visual representation of the word. 

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