Texhelp’s Read&Write is a literacy support toolbar that offers assistance with tasks such as reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, studying course content, online research, writing and proofreading assignments. The toolbar can added to most devices and is compatible with webpages, PDF and platforms supported by Brandon University, including Moodle and Microsoft Office 365.
Program Features
The Read&Write toolbar has the potential to increase student success and includes the following features:
Text-to-speech – Audio feedback of course readings, written assignments, and websites
Audiomaker – Create an MP3 and listen to course readings on the go
Screen masking – Apply a color filter to make reading easier
Highlighting tools – Extract key points when researching, writing and studying
Dictionary – Understand unfamiliar terms and create custom definitions
Talk&Type – Transcribe your spoken words into text
Check it – Correct spelling and grammar in your written work
Voice notes – Insert short audio recordings of your voice into your work
Translator – Translate single words into over 90 different languages
Simplify – Declutter webpages to simplify important information
All this and more!
Download and Installation
Read&Write is available for Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, iPad and Android. To download for free, visit the Texthelp website, scroll down, and then select your preferred platform.
Read & Write – Windows (CAN)
Click Download now and wait for the file to download.
Double click on the downloaded file and follow the install instructions.
Once Read & Write is installed, a shortcut to the software will appear on your desktop. Open Read & Write and a small menu will appear at the top of the screen.
Click on the Read & Write Logo (puzzle piece shape).
You will be prompted to sign and will be required to sign into Microsoft with your Brandon University email credentials in order to have full access to all the program features. This is the only time you will be required to login.
Select Sign in with Microsoft and will be redirected to the Microsoft sign in page, and input your Brandon University email address. You will be redirected to BU’s login page and prompted to enter your details again.
At this point setup should be complete, and you will be able to access the Read&Write toolbar.
User Guides
Selected reference materials break down the tools available on your preferred platform. Quick reference guides show the name and icon of each tool and where each works (Docs, Slides, ePubs, Web and PDF). Video tours give a quick overview of program features and how to get each tool into use.
The Texthelp Academy provides extensive training supports for users, including interactive learning materials and resource guides, video tours, and product updates. Visit their website for their complete listing of resources available.
