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Microsoft has now integrated the Reading tool (Immersive Reader) to aid visual accessibility during web browsing. Essentially, this functionality streamlines web pages, eliminating unnecessary elements, and allowing you to freely customize font styles as desired.
Microsoft Edge's Web Reading Tool
Typically, the Reading tool only appears on supported websites, so please note that you cannot utilize this feature on all web pages.
Accessing the Reading Screen on Microsoft Edge is actually quite straightforward. Every time you open a webpage, article, or news on the browser, pay attention to the URL bar. If you see an icon resembling a book with a speaker, that's the Reading feature. Simply click here to open it.
When launching Reading mode, you'll notice some changes to the webpage interface. Currently, only the article content remains on the screen, removing elements like the website name, menu, ads... The background of the page also transitions to a pleasant off-white color instead of bright white.
At this point, you can make some adjustments to best suit your web reading experience, simply press Text preferences in the menu above.
Here, you can make various adjustments such as:
- Text size: Adjust the size by dragging the circle left to make the text smaller or right to make it larger.
- Text spacing: Add spacing between words to make them easier to distinguish.
- Page theme: Change the background color and font of the webpage.
There's another interesting feature you can try: let your computer read the webpage for you. To do this, click on “Read aloud” and your computer will read the webpage aloud for you to listen to through speakers or headphones.
With the buttons in the top menu, you can customize playback speed, rewind, pause, and play.
The Voice options section allows you to customize Speed (reading speed) and Choose a voice (reading voice and language). Some voices are noted as (Natural), which are voices with more natural and authentic tones.
Another tool is Grammar Tools, assisting you in adjusting aspects related to English grammar.
Syllables help divide words into syllables, aiding in practicing correct and clear pronunciation.
For Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives, enabling them will highlight those types of words in the article.
Conclusion
Reading on Microsoft Edge is a feature cherished by many. It enhances text readability, mitigating eye strain and fatigue, thus preventing vision deterioration.
