How to Use the Focus Ruler on Websites
The Focus Ruler combines the best of both worlds—it highlights the line you're reading while dimming everything else on the page, helping you stay focused without distractions.
Step 1: Open Helperbird
Click the Helperbird owl icon in your browser toolbar to open the main dashboard.
Step 2: Go to Dyslexia Tools
In the list of tools, find Dyslexia Tools and click the open icon next to it. Then toggle Focus ruler on.
Step 3: Customize Focus Ruler
In the Dyslexia Tools panel, click the Settings tab to customize your focus ruler:
- Height: Adjust how tall the highlighted area appears
- Width: Control how wide the focus area extends
- Color: Choose the color for the dimmed overlay around your focus area
- Brightness: Make the overlay more or less transparent
- Follow Cursor: Toggle on to make the focus area follow your mouse, or off to keep it fixed
- Position: Set where the focus area appears when Follow Cursor is off
Tip: Try enabling Follow Cursor mode with a darker overlay color and medium brightness to create a reading spotlight effect that moves with you.
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.
