How to Access PDF Reader in Helperbird
This guide explains how to use the PDF reading features in Helperbird. When a PDF is detected in your browser, a popup will ask if you want to open it in Helperbird's PDF reader.
1. Open Helperbird
Click the Helperbird icon in the top right corner of your browser window.
2. Access the Quick Actions
The extension will open, showing the quick actions and other features.
3. Find the PDF Button
Scroll to the Quick Actions area and look for the pink PDF button.
4. Open the PDF Reader
Click the pink PDF button to open the PDF reader.
5. Load Your PDFs
You can now load your PDF files into the reader.
Automatic PDF Detection
PDF Popup: When Helperbird detects a PDF file in your browser, a popup will appear.
Open in PDF Reader: The popup will offer the option to open the PDF directly in Helperbird's PDF reader, giving you access to enhanced accessibility features.
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How to Load a PDF in Helperbird's PDF Reader
This guide walks you through the process of loading a PDF file into Helperbird's PDF reader.
1. Open the PDF Reader
Follow the steps from the previous guide to open the PDF reader in Helperbird.
2. Locate the File Icon
In the top right of the PDF reader, look for a file icon with a tooltip that says "open file."
3. Click the File Icon
Click the file icon to open a file dialog.
4. Choose Your PDF File
Browse your computer and select the PDF file you want to open.
5. Wait for Loading
The file will take a moment to load into the reader.
6. PDF Ready
Your PDF file is now open and ready for use in the Helperbird PDF reader.
7. Drag and Drop Option
You can also drag and drop a PDF file directly into the reader for quicker access.
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How to Use Text to Speech on PDFs in Helperbird
This guide shows how to use the Text to Speech feature on PDFs in Helperbird.
1. Open the PDF Reader
Follow the steps from the previous guide to open your PDF in Helperbird's PDF reader.
2. Select Text
Highlight the text you want to be read aloud.
3. Activate Text to Speech
Click the play button at the top of the PDF reader to start reading the text aloud.
4. Listen to the Reading
The selected text will be read out loud.
Optional Steps:
- Pause Text to Speech: Click the pause button to pause the reading.
- Stop Text to Speech: Click the stop button to stop the reading entirely.
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How to Use Immersive Reader by Microsoft on PDFs in Helperbird
This guide explains how to use Microsoft's Immersive Reader on PDF documents within Helperbird's PDF reader.
1. Open the PDF Reader
Follow the steps from the previous guide to open your PDF in Helperbird's PDF reader.
2. Select Text
Highlight the text you want to be read aloud.
3. Activate Immersive Reader
Click the Immersive Reader button at the top of the PDF reader.
4. Open Immersive Reader
The Immersive Reader will open.
5. Access Features
You can now use the features of Microsoft's Immersive Reader for an enhanced reading experience.
How to Summarize PDFs in Helperbird
This guide explains how to use the Summarize feature on PDF documents in Helperbird's PDF reader.
1. Open the PDF Reader
Follow the steps from the previous guide to open your PDF in Helperbird's PDF reader.
2. Highlight Text to Summarize
Highlight the text you want to be summarized.
3. Click the Summarize Button
Click the Summarize button at the top of the PDF reader.
4. View the Summary
The summarized bullet points will appear at the top after the summarization process is complete.
How to Use Extract Text (OCR) on PDF Files in Helperbird
This guide explains how to use the Extract Text (OCR) feature on PDF documents in Helperbird's PDF reader.
1. Open the PDF Reader
Follow the steps from the previous guide to open your PDF in Helperbird's PDF reader.
2. Click the Extract Text Button
Click the Extract Text button at the top of the PDF reader.
3. Select the Text Area
Drag over the area of the PDF from which you want to extract text.
4. Copy the Extracted Text
The text will be extracted and automatically saved to your clipboard. The extracted text will also be read aloud.
How to Create a Sticky Note in a PDF File
This guide shows how to create a sticky note in a PDF file using Helperbird's PDF reader.
1. Open the PDF Reader
Follow the steps from the previous guide to open your PDF in Helperbird's PDF reader.
2. Click the Create Note Button
Click the create a note button in the PDF reader's toolbar.
3. Type Your Message
A sticky note will appear on your PDF. Type your message into the note.
4. Auto-Save Sticky Note
Your note will be saved automatically.
5. Reopen the PDF
The next time you open the PDF, your sticky note will appear where you left it.
For more options and information on sticky notes, see the dedicated sticky note section in the help docs.
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