How to Turn On Word Prediction from the Floating Toolbar

Learn how to switch on Helperbird's word prediction from the floating toolbar, so suggestions appear as you type into any box on the page.

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  • features
  • writing

What This Does

Word prediction suggests words while you type, so you can pick the one you want instead of spelling it out.


Who is This For?

This is helpful for:

  • Anyone who knows the word but not the spelling
  • People with dyslexia writing into a form or a comment box
  • Students typing answers online
  • Anyone who types slowly and wants fewer keystrokes

Step 1: Open the Toolbar

If the toolbar is closed, it sits in the bottom-left corner as a single round button. Click it to open the row of tools.

The Helperbird floating toolbar open along the bottom of a web page, showing its row of tools

If you do not see it at all, it needs turning on first. See how to turn on the floating toolbar.


Step 2: Use It

Press Word prediction on the toolbar, then click into any box on the page and start typing. Suggestions appear as you go.

Word prediction turned on from the Helperbird floating toolbar, suggesting words while typing

For the settings behind it, including clearing words it has learned and hearing your sentence read back, see how to use word prediction.


Video Tutorial

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Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.

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