How to turn Helperbird on and off

How to turn Helperbird on and off. Learn more about Helperbird features and how to get the most from your accessibility tools.

Sometimes you need a break from your customizations. Pausing Helperbird turns off all features temporarily without losing any of your settings.


Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird owl icon in your browser toolbar to open the extension.


Step 2: Find the On/Off Toggle

At the top of the Helperbird panel, you'll see a toggle button that says either Helperbird is on or Helperbird is off.


Step 3: Pause or Resume Helperbird

Click the toggle to turn Helperbird off or back on:

  • To pause: Click the toggle when it says "Helperbird is on" - it will switch to "Helperbird is off"
  • To resume: Click the toggle when it says "Helperbird is off" - it will switch back to "Helperbird is on"

Tip: Pausing Helperbird is perfect when you need to see a website in its original format or want to take screenshots without customizations.


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If you run into issues or want to learn more about Helperbird's features, visit our Help Center or reach out to our support team. We're always happy to help.

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