How to Use Reading Mode on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's Reading Mode to create a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Reading Mode removes ads, sidebars, and clutter.
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What is Reading Mode?
Reading Mode removes distractions from a webpage and shows you just the main content. It gets rid of ads, navigation menus, sidebars, and other elements that can make reading difficult.
The result is a clean, simple view that looks like a book or document, making it much easier to focus on reading.
Who is This For?
This feature is helpful for:
- People who are distracted by ads and other page elements
- Anyone with dyslexia who benefits from simplified layouts
- People with ADHD who need fewer distractions
- Students reading articles for research
- Anyone who finds cluttered websites overwhelming
Step 1: Open Helperbird
Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar. It looks like a small owl and is usually in the top-right corner of your browser.
This will open the Helperbird menu.
Step 2: Go to the All Features Section
Scroll down to the bottom of the Helperbird menu. You will see a section called All Features.
Click the arrow next to All Features to expand it and show all available features.
Step 3: Find Reading Mode
Look through the list of features until you see Reading Mode.
It has a document or page icon next to it.
Step 4: Click Reading Mode
Click on Reading Mode.
The webpage will transform into a clean reading view. All the ads, sidebars, navigation menus, and other distracting elements will be removed.
You will see just the main text and images from the article.
Step 5: Customize Your View
Once in Reading Mode, you can adjust how the content looks using the toolbar at the top of the page.
You can change:
- Text size - Make the text larger or smaller
- Font - Choose a different font that is easier to read
- Background color - Change the background to reduce eye strain
- Text color - Adjust the color of the text
These settings help you create a reading experience that works best for you.
Step 6: Exit Reading Mode
When you are done reading, click the X button in the top corner of the Reading Mode view.
This will return you to the normal webpage.
Tip: Reading Mode works best on articles, blog posts, and news stories. It may not work well on pages that are mostly images or interactive content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reading Mode free? Yes! Reading Mode is included in Helperbird Free.
Does Reading Mode work on all websites? Reading Mode works best on articles, blog posts, and news sites. Some complex web apps, paywalled content, or image-heavy sites may not work perfectly.
Will Reading Mode save my settings? Yes, your font, color, and size preferences are saved and will be applied the next time you use Reading Mode.
Can I print from Reading Mode? Yes! You can print the clean Reading Mode view, which gives you a nicely formatted printout without ads or clutter.
What's the difference between Reading Mode and Immersive Reader? Reading Mode is Helperbird's built-in feature for clean reading. Immersive Reader is Microsoft's tool with additional features like syllable breaking and parts of speech highlighting. Both remove distractions, but Immersive Reader has more learning-focused tools.
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Need Additional Help?
If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.