Helperbird Google Docs and Slides Add-on Features

Install Helperbird Google Docs and Slides add-on. Add accessibility features to your Google Workspace documents and presentations.

The Helperbird add-on for Google Docs and Slides brings powerful accessibility features directly into your documents and presentations. Here's what you can do.


Translation

Translate Selected Text

Highlight any text in your document or slide and translate it into over 100 languages. Choose to view the translation or replace the original text with the translated version.

Translate & Replace

Perfect for working with multilingual documents. Translate text and replace it in one click, maintaining your document's formatting.


Text to Speech

Listen to Your Documents

Have your documents and slides read aloud to you. Select text and click play to hear it spoken in a natural voice.

Multiple Voices

Choose from different voice options and adjust the reading speed to match your preference.


Dyslexia Support

Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts

Apply fonts designed for easier reading, like OpenDyslexic, directly to your selected text.

Text Formatting

Adjust letter spacing, word spacing, and line height to make text more readable.


Additional Features

Summarize Text

Get quick summaries of selected text to understand key points faster.

Word Count & Statistics

View detailed statistics about your selected text including word count, character count, and reading time.

Immersive Reader

Open selected text in Microsoft's Immersive Reader for an enhanced reading experience with additional customization options.


How to Use Features

Step 1: Open Helperbird

In Google Docs or Slides, click Extensions in the top menu, then select Helperbird to open the sidebar.


Step 2: Select Your Text

Highlight the text you want to work with in your document or slide.


Step 3: Choose a Feature

Click on any feature in the Helperbird sidebar to apply it to your selected text.

Tip: Most features work instantly. For translation, you'll be prompted to choose a target language before the translation appears.


Pro Features

Some features require Helperbird Pro. If you see a lock icon next to a feature, upgrade to Pro to unlock it. Your Pro subscription works across the browser extension, Google add-on, and all Helperbird apps.


Video Tutorial


Need Additional Help?

Questions about add-on features? Reach out to our Helperbird support team and we'll help you out!

What People Are Saying

Join over 1,000,000 people who use Helperbird every day.

This is my first google review ever! I have to share that the accessibility and support for independent access for students that Helperbird provides, is a game changer. It is constantly being updated with new features based on feedback and it is extremely user friendly. The ability to customize the settings allows students to have control over their own learning, aligning with Universal Design for Learning. Looking forward to sharing with students and fellow educators on a daily basis. Thanks, Helperbird team!

Kelli Suding

Kelli Suding

Assistive technology specialist

It's been a great help. Im very happy I made the switch.

Gregory Arnold

Gregory Arnold

Helperbird user

Love the new ruler. Thank you so much and cant wait for the Google docs add on.

A Google User

A Google User

Helperbird user

Wow i am really glad someone had this idea. We need more helper tools like this.

Mohammad Karzai

Mohammad Karzai

Helperbird user

This extension has been an absolute lifesaver. I have that fantastic combo of ADHD and Dyslexia while trying to go through college. I have difficulty keeping letters in order, seeing the gaps between words, and with ADHD on top, I lose focus A LOT. The immersive reader has been my new best friend. It drowns out the rest of the content on the page, changes the font to something I can read, and highlights the word as it reads to me. My eyes are forced to keep going in the right direction. I can slow down and pay attention to what I'm reading. I don't even have to go back and read the same paragraph 5 times to understand it! The screen overlay has been outstanding for eye strain and being able to distinguish between words and spaces. The custom font and spacing for research articles have been an enormous advantage! I can actually read the research papers now and not have this daunting 2 column fine print page to squint over.All around, this has been the best purchase I've ever had. I use this every day, with every assignment. I don't even struggle with story-based questions anymore. The immersive reader helps me read, listen, and understand the question all at once. I am still exploring what I can use this with and how it can make my academic career, and I keep getting impressed with every new way I find to use it. Seriously, try it out. You won't regret it at all. Even if you don't have dyslexia or ADHD, just try it out. You might find that it helps you understand the content you're trying to learn even better!

Mason Hunter

Mason Hunter

Helperbird user

I am very happy with this application has been very helpful for my studying I recommend this application for the people that have concentration problems like me!

Nuria E Rivera R

Nuria E Rivera R

Helperbird user

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