A Helperbird Feature is Not Supported

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If you're seeing a Feature Not Supported message, don't worry - you didn't do anything wrong. Some websites are built in a way that makes it hard for Helperbird to work its magic.

Here's what's happening and what we're doing about it.


Why This Happens

Some sites like Google Docs don't use regular HTML text. Instead, they use something called canvas rendering, which basically draws text like an image rather than displaying it as actual text.

When text is rendered this way, Helperbird can't modify it the same way it does on regular websites. Features like font changes, text spacing, or line height adjustments won't work on these pages because the text isn't accessible in the usual way.


What We're Doing About It

We're actively working on solutions to make Helperbird work on more sites, including those that use canvas rendering.

Our team is constantly improving the extension to expand compatibility. We know how important it is for Helperbird to work everywhere you need it, and we're committed to getting there.


How You Can Help

Your feedback is incredibly valuable.

If you run into a site where Helperbird doesn't work, let us know through our feedback page.

Tell us which site you were on and which feature you were trying to use. This helps us prioritize what to work on next and makes Helperbird better for everyone.

Tip: In the meantime, try using Helperbird's features on other tabs while you work on canvas-based sites. Many users keep a separate tab open for reading or research where Helperbird works perfectly!


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Need Additional Help?

Thanks for your patience as we continue improving Helperbird. If you have questions or need support, reach out to our Helperbird support team anytime. We're here to help!

What People Are Saying

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I am getting such great support from Robert. I enjoy working with him. He answers my questions very quickly. Thanks so much for your great support and a great product.

Terry Martin

Terry Martin

Assistive technology specialist

Huge fan of the zoom feature. It trumps the native zoom in your browser since the zoom level you set actually stays with you no matter what page you go to, which is very helpful and meshes well with the other features the app offers.

Taylor Kirkpatrick

Taylor Kirkpatrick

Helperbird user

Wow what great tool, I love it! Keep up the excellent work. Add more fonts in the future and cant wait for the ios version!!

A Google User

A Google User

Helperbird user

This is a great little extension, lightweight and non intrusive. With dyslexia its reading that's an issue, not the underlying intelligence. An aid such as this one, can help deliver the world to some who may not otherwise have received it. Great Work.

Colm Murphy

Colm Murphy

Helperbird user

I love and use Helperbird for Chrome and I think it's a great tool!

Walter Washburn

Walter Washburn

Helperbird user

so useful and helpful!! i can actually retain so much more info in my head now. thanks man, you are so awesome and i appreciate all the kind words. thank you. :)

A Google User

A Google User

Helperbird user

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