How to Install the Helperbird Add-on for Google Docs and Slides

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

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The Helperbird add-on brings accessibility features directly into Google Docs and Google Slides. Here's how to install it.


Install from Google Docs

Step 1: Open a Google Doc

Go to Google Docs and open any document, or create a new one.


Step 2: Open the Extensions Menu

Click Extensions in the top menu bar.


Step 3: Get Add-ons

Select Add-ons from the dropdown, then click Get add-ons. This opens the Google Workspace Marketplace.


Step 4: Search for Helperbird

In the search bar, type Helperbird and press Enter.


Step 5: Install

Click on the Helperbird add-on in the results, then click the Install button. Follow the prompts to grant the necessary permissions.

Note: If you're using a work or school account, you may need admin approval to install add-ons.


Install from Google Slides

Step 1: Open a Google Slides Presentation

Go to Google Slides and open any presentation, or create a new one.


Step 2: Open the Extensions Menu

Click Extensions in the top menu bar.


Step 3: Get Add-ons

Select Add-ons from the dropdown, then click Get add-ons. This opens the Google Workspace Marketplace.


Step 4: Search and Install

Search for Helperbird, click on it, and then click Install. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.


Install from Google Workspace Marketplace

You can also install directly from the marketplace:

Step 1: Visit the Marketplace

Go to the Google Workspace Marketplace directly.


Step 2: Search for Helperbird

Type Helperbird in the search bar and press Enter.


Step 3: Install

Click on the Helperbird add-on and then click Install. You'll be prompted to sign in to your Google account and grant permissions.


After Installation

Once installed, you can access Helperbird from the Extensions menu in any Google Doc or Slides presentation. Click Extensions > Helperbird to open the sidebar and start using accessibility features.

Tip: The add-on works alongside the Helperbird browser extension. Having both installed gives you the best experience across Google products.


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Need Additional Help?

Having trouble installing the add-on? Reach out to our Helperbird support team and we'll help you get set up!

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Helperbird is a very useful and smartly designed tool that will most definitely make the browsing life of any user suffering from from dyslexia or is even remotely visually impaired a lot easier. It’s very easy to use, has the ability to synchronize settings on multiple devices, and is very efficient thanks to a useful set of straightforward customization options.

Vladimir Ciobica

Vladimir Ciobica

Helperbird user

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. My daughter is newly diagnosed with dyslexia and I heard an interview with Robert on a Newstalk podcast and sought it out. I wasn't sure if I had it installed correctly on her laptop and Robert was on straight away to help. He was amazing. This app has changed everything for my daughter. Everything is accessible to her and everyday tasks and schoolwork are so much easier. She also has visual stress so the coloured overlay feature is a game changer for her. I would highly recommend this app to anyone, she couldn't be without it now!

James Summer

James Summer

Helperbird user

Let me tell you, I didn't know how badly I needed this until I got it. It was much like when I got glasses, I had just assumed that was how everyone saw the world...then it wasn't. Thank you Helperbird for the efforts you put forth in this lovely extension for everyone to use. The fact that you can use so much on the free just goes to show that this is something to help aid people not just some money grab. However with the pricing it still couldn't be a money grab. Thank you all again for the efforts you put forth so others can enjoy the internet more fully.

Matthew Burns

Matthew Burns

Health care worker

the BEST addon for accessibility on Firefox. I very much love using its Reading Ruler, and sometimes its Reading mode/voice too.

Colin

Colin

Firefox user

I have been a user of Helperbird for the past year or so and a huge fan of the work Robert has done. I have switched from Chrome to Firefox and glad this here too. 5/5. Can't wait for Voice Typing support

Damon Robin

Damon Robin

Firefox user

Makes college so much easier !!!

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A Google User

Helperbird user

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