What is Speed Reading?
Speed reading is a technique that allows you to read text more quickly by flashing individual words or small groups of words on the screen in rapid succession.
This method minimizes the time your eyes spend moving from one word to the next, helping you process and understand the text more efficiently.
It can be especially useful when you want to absorb large amounts of information quickly without losing comprehension.
How to Use Speed Reading in Helperbird
Improve your reading experience on web pages and PDFs with Helperbird's Speed Reading feature. Here's how to get started:
1. Starting Speed Reading
1. Open Helperbird
Click on the Helperbird icon in your browser’s toolbar to open Helperbird.
2. Find the Speed Reading Feature
Use the search function within Helperbird to locate Speed Reading.
3. Highlight the Text
Select the text you want to speed read.
4. Begin Speed Reading
Click the Play button that appears after you highlight the text to start the speed reading.
Playback Features
Display
As you use the Speed Reading feature, the current word will be shown in the center of the screen, with the previous and next words listed nearby for context.
Pause
Click the Pause button (which replaces the Play button during playback) to temporarily stop the reading.
Navigation
Use the left and right arrow buttons to move backward or forward through the text, one word at a time.
Customizing Speed Reading in Helperbird
You can tailor your Speed Reading experience to suit your needs by adjusting various settings. Here’s how:
Accessing Customization Options
1. Open Helperbird
Click on the Helperbird icon in your browser’s toolbar to open Helperbird.
2. Find the Speed Reading Feature
Use the search function to locate Speed Reading.
3. Open Settings
Click the Settings button within the Speed Reading section to access customization options.
Customization Options
Adjusting Speed
Drag the slider under Speed to increase or decrease the Words Per Minute (WPM) rate.
Changing Color
Choose your preferred text color for speed reading by clicking on the desired color circle.
Bold Middle Letter Mode
Toggle Bold letter mode to highlight the middle letter of each word in a distinct color, helping you focus and read more effectively.
Phonics Mode
Turn on Phonics Mode to have words broken down into phonetic segments, which can help with pronunciation and understanding.
Video Tutorial
Coming soon.
Need More Help?
If you run into any issues while getting started, don’t worry! Just reach out to our friendly Helperbird support team, and we’ll help you get back on track.
