Why do we want the Settings to fit us? Simple. We need to be comfortable with our learning environment. ReadSpeaker gives you and your learners the freedom of choice. You may choose one set of settings for your laptop and a different set for your phone.
Who
Each user can personalize their individual learning environment. Options like dark mode; others prefer a light background, and some might want a larger or different font. We all have various needs and preferences, so encourage your learners to explore the setting selections and decide what is best for them.
When
When should we make our selections? That is an excellent question that really depends on the individual learner. Some learners want everything set up before they start anything else. Others like to try the default Settings before adjusting them. There are two sets of Settings: one for highlighting while reading and the other for Text Mode.
How
Always start by looking for the Settings icon,.
webReader
Click on the hamburger, .
Click on Settings, .
Click on Text Settings, , which is found on the top right-hand side of the Settings pop-up.
Adjust the font size, font type, and background/text colors using the dropdown menus. Adjust the text spacing (space between characters) using the slide bar.
docReader
Navigate to the document.
Open docReader according to your view. If you are unsure which view you are using, please look at the definitions page.
Classic View - Click on the dropdown menu to the right of the document's title, then click on "Open with docReader."
New View 1A and the Instructor's view of New View 1B - Click on the speaker, located above the document and toward the right-hand side.
Student's View of New View 1B - Click on "Open with DocReader," located above the document and toward the right-hand side.
For the Classic and the student view of New View 1B, click on the Expand Toolbar or the Caret,
For the New View 1A and the instructor view of New View 1B, click on the Hamburger, .
Now that you have the lower toolbar visible, click on Settings, , or .
The Settings are divided into three categories.
General
Highlighting Settings
Text Mode Settings
Make your selections for each area.
The Text Mode Settings will only appear when you are in the Text Mode.
NOTE: Settings are SAVED in the cookies and cache in the device's browser. So, if you change the device or browser, you will need to reset your Settings.