About Read&Write
Read&Write from TextHelp helps all individuals succeed regardless of ability or learning style. Users can access the reading, writing, studying, and research tools they need at school, home, or work. Having text read aloud with dual color highlighting, along with additional support tools, helps every learner gain confidence and work independently at their own pace.
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- Those with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia
- Student athletes trying to balance the demands of sports with their course work
- First-generation college students
- English as a Second Language learners
- International students
- Adult learners with full-time jobs and families
- And all others who have difficulty reading and writing
Installing Read&Write
Go to the Texthelp webpage. (https://www.texthelp.com )
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For desktop applications, the install package will be downloaded to your device where you can install as you would any other program. Browser extension links will bring you to the respective store page.
Note: When prompted to log in, please choose the 'Sign in with Microsoft' option and follow the steps to login with your @syr.edu email. You will be prompted to authenticate.
Tips for Launching the Read&Write Chrome Extension
- If upon installation and selecting the extension icon you are not prompted to login, you may need to clear your browser cache, restart your machine, or download the Read&Write desktop application for Windows or Mac OS.
- For best results when signing in with Microsoft, please go to office.com and sign in to with your Syracuse University email. Open a blank online Word file and select the Read&Write extension icon while in that document. This will ensure that Read&Write detects the account properly and is in a tab that allows Read&Write to prompt the login page.
Add the PDF Reader for Chrome
If you installed the Chrome extension, consider also downloading the PDF Reader Extension for Chrome which allows you to open and read PDF documents from Google Drive, from the web, or directly from your hard drive. For instructions on using the PDF Reader with Google Drive please see Read&Write for Google Chrome: PDF Reader in G-Suite (YouTube).
Additional Information and Training
TextHelp has a number of free training resources including tutorials and videos in their Training & Resources Center including:
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