How to Adjust Letter Spacing with Helperbird

Make text easier to read with Helperbird’s Letter Spacing tool. Add more space between letters to improve readability and reduce visual stress — especially helpful for users with dyslexia, visual strain, or anyone who wants a cleaner reading experience.


Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird owl icon 🦉 in your browser toolbar to open the main dashboard.


Step 2: Go to Reading Options

In the list of tools, find Reading Options and click the open icon next to it.


Step 3: Adjust Letter Spacing

Once the Reading Options panel opens:

  1. Click the Text tab (if it’s not already selected).
  2. Find Letter Spacing.
  3. Toggle it on.
  4. Use the slider to increase or decrease the spacing — adjust until it feels most comfortable for you.

💡 Tip: Small changes can make a big difference. Try experimenting with different spacing levels until reading feels smooth and natural for your eyes.


📹 Video Tutorial


🤝 Need Additional Help?

If you run into issues or want to learn more about Helperbird’s reading tools, visit our Help Center or reach out to our support team.

We’re always happy to help make reading easier 💛

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