Helperbird Academy · A helping hand
Getting started.
Install Helperbird, pin it, turn it on, and find out what each plan includes.
Find your starting point.
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Accessibility Toolbar
Turn on the Helperbird Floating Toolbar and your reading and writing tools sit on every website. How to switch it on, find it, move it and use each tool.
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Highlight Menu
Select text to open Helperbird’s reading tools above it. Learn to use Play, Dictionary, Search Web, Immersive and Translate alongside the separate Highlighter.
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How to turn Helperbird on
Find the Helperbird owl icon after you install it, pin it to your toolbar, open the popup and switch Helperbird on. Plus what to do if the icon is missing.
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Installing Helperbird
Install the Helperbird extension from the Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari store. The store link, the steps for each browser, and where to go once it lands.
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Offline Mode
Learn how Helperbird works offline without an internet connection. Most Helperbird features continue to work when you are not connected to the internet.
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Open Helperbird in Chrome or Edge Side Panel
Dock Helperbird in the Chrome or Edge side panel so it stays open beside the page you are reading. What you need, two ways to open it, and what is inside.
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Open Helperbird in the Firefox Sidebar
On Firefox the owl icon opens Helperbird in the sidebar rather than a popup. How to open it, the other ways in, and what to check if the owl does nothing.
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Pin an Extension
How to Pin the Helperbird Extension. Learn more about Helperbird features and how to get the most from your accessibility tools.
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Quick Actions
Learn how to use Helperbird's use quick actions in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
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Quick Start Guide
Get started with Helperbird in under 2 minutes. Learn how to install, pin, and use your first accessibility feature on any website.
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Right-Click Context Menu
Learn how to access Helperbird features by right-clicking on any webpage. Use text-to-speech, translate, dictionary, and more from the right-click menu.
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Search & Filter Features
Learn how to use Helperbird's search and filter features in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
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View the Roadmap
Learn how to access the Helperbird roadmap to see upcoming features, vote on ideas, and follow the development of Helperbird.
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What is Helperbird Free?
Learn about Helperbird Free. Core accessibility features included. No credit card required Support accessibility for everyone.
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What is Helperbird Pro Unlimited?
What is Helperbird Pro Unlimited? Discover what features are included in this plan designed for schools, districts, and businesses.
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What is Helperbird Pro?
See which reading and writing tools Helperbird Pro adds, how it differs from Free, and which PDF and Notepad tools you can use without a paid subscription.
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Why Helperbird Doesn't Work on Certain Pages
Helperbird does nothing on this page? Find out which page addresses block every browser extension, and the three other reasons Helperbird is not there.