How to Use the Notepad in Helperbird

Learn how to use Helperbird's Notepad (formerly Editor) for writing and editing. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.

What is the Notepad?

The Notepad is a built-in text editor that opens in a new tab. It provides a clean, distraction-free writing space with all of Helperbird's accessibility features available. You can use dyslexia-friendly fonts, text-to-speech, and other tools while writing.


Who is This For?

This feature is helpful for:

  • Students writing essays or assignments
  • Anyone who needs a simple, accessible text editor
  • People who want to write with dyslexia-friendly fonts
  • Writers who benefit from text-to-speech to review their work
  • Anyone who wants a clean writing space without distractions

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 Notepad

Look through the list of features until you see Notepad.


Step 4: Open the Notepad

Click the open button next to Notepad.

A new browser tab will open with the Helperbird Notepad.


Step 5: Start Writing

The editor opens with a blank document ready for you to write.

You can:

  • Type your content directly in the editor
  • Use formatting tools to style your text
  • Apply Helperbird features like dyslexia fonts and text-to-speech
  • Save your work when you are done

The editor provides a simple, clean space for writing without the distractions of a full webpage.

Tip: Use the Notepad when you need to write something and want access to all of Helperbird's reading and writing support tools in one place.


Video Tutorial


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.

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Helperbird offers a wide range of customization in one easy to navigate spot. Computers and dyslexia don't always mesh, the features like ruler makes reading text heavy web pages easier. Tech support is amazingly responsive should you need any help.

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Fiona Wren

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Hugely helpful app, readings become so much easier since I installed this.Saved me so much time for a couple of bucks

Jack Haverty

Jack Haverty

Helperbird user

This tool helps so many of our students at school - not only those students who have dyslexia, but students and adults who have other learning differences (and those who don't!). It helps ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their learning!

Kim Norris

Kim Norris

Helperbird user

Insightful functionality. Well done.

David Linde

David Linde

Helperbird user

This works and it makes everything so much easier to read! Thank you so much and i will keep posted if i do run into any issues!

Jay O'Bell

Jay O'Bell

Helperbird user

Makes college so much easier !!!

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