How to Use the Reading Guide on Websites
The Reading Guide adds a solid bar that follows your cursor, helping you stay focused on the line you're reading without losing your place.
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 Reading Guide on.
Step 3: Customize Reading Guide
In the Dyslexia Tools panel, click the Settings tab to customize your reading guide:
- Height: Adjust how tall the guide bar appears
- Width: Control how wide the guide extends across the screen
- Color: Choose a color that contrasts well with the page
- Brightness: Make the guide more or less transparent
- Follow Cursor: Toggle on to make the guide follow your mouse, or off for a fixed position
- Position: Set where the guide appears when Follow Cursor is off
Tip: Try using a bright, contrasting color with Follow Cursor enabled—the guide will move with your mouse and act as a handy reading tracker.
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.
