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How to Login to Helperbird
Learn how to log in to Helperbird. Access your account and settings for accessibility tools Support accessibility for everyone.
FeatureSticky Notes & Annotations for Websites and PDFs | Chrome Extension
Add sticky notes and annotations to any website or PDF. Highlight text, leave comments, and keep them in your browser's own storage.
Help GuideHow to turn Helperbird on and off
Find the Helperbird owl icon after you install it, pin it to your toolbar, open the popup and switch Helperbird on. Plus what to do if th...
Help GuideHow to Add Sticky Notes to Websites
Learn how to use Helperbird's add sticky notes to websites. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Pin the Helperbird Extension
How to Pin the Helperbird Extension. Learn more about Helperbird features and how to get the most from your accessibility tools.
Help GuideHow to Enable and Use Sync in Chrome or Edge
Turn browser sync on or off in Chrome and Edge, and include extensions in what syncs, so the settings Helperbird saves reach all your oth...
Help GuideHow to Install Helperbird Through the G Suite Admin Panel
Add Helperbird to an organizational unit in the Google Admin console, force install it for everyone in that unit, then push your subscrip...
Help GuideInstall Helperbird for Specific Users
Give Helperbird to some of your users and not others. Pick between force install and allow install, then scope the policy to an organizat...
Help GuideHow to Force Pin the Helperbird Extension
Pinning is not a separate Helperbird setting. It comes with one installation policy value, and there is another answer when the browser t...
Help GuideHow to Remove Helperbird for Everyone in G Suite
Remove Helperbird from every managed device in Google Workspace, and what happens to the settings your users have saved.
Help GuideSetting Chrome Storage Managed Keys for Helperbird
Every managed storage key Helperbird reads, what each one does, the JSON to paste into the Google Admin console, and which browsers can r...
Help GuideSetting Helperbird Policies in Enterprise Environments
Configure Helperbird policies on Windows, macOS and ChromeOS, and what each policy setting controls once it reaches a device.
Help GuideSync or Store Data Locally in Helperbird
Decide whether Helperbird keeps its data on one device only. What stays behind, what is unaffected, and how to move settings between comp...
Help GuideHow to Install Helperbird
Install the Helperbird extension from the Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari store. The store link, the steps for each browser, and where to...
Help GuideHow to Redeem a Helperbird Pro Voucher
Learn how to redeem a Helperbird voucher. Activate your Pro subscription with your code Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideWhat is Helperbird Free?
Learn about Helperbird Free. Core accessibility features included. No credit card required Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideWhat is Helperbird Pro?
Learn about Helperbird Pro. Premium features for advanced accessibility and reading support Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideWhat is Helperbird Pro Unlimited?
What is Helperbird Pro Unlimited? Discover what features are included in this plan designed for schools, districts, and businesses.
Help GuideHow to Contact Helperbird Support
Contact Helperbird support. Get help with technical issues, billing questions, or general inquiries about our accessibility tools.
Help GuideTroubleshooting Common Helperbird Issues
Start here when Helperbird is not working. Three checks to run first, then the guide that matches your problem, from locked Pro features ...
Help GuideHow to Change Background Color on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's change background color. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Split Text into Columns on Websites
Helperbird's Paragraph columns feature was removed. For shorter lines that are easier to follow, use the Paragraph width feature or Readi...
Help GuideHow to Use Dyslexia Friendly Fonts with Helperbird
Helperbird has 32 fonts, including OpenDyslexic, six Lexend widths, Andika and Atkinson Hyperlegible. See which to try first and where fo...
Help GuideHow to Use the Dyslexia Ruler on Any Website
Set up the Dyslexia ruler in Helperbird. Park a colored bar on the page or set it to follow your mouse, and change its height, width, col...
Help GuideHow to Change Fonts on Any Website
Learn how to change the font on any website using Helperbird. Choose from dyslexia-friendly fonts like OpenDyslexic, Lexend, and more to ...
Help GuideHow to Pause and Resume Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird's pause and resume helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Change Text Color on Any Website
Learn how to change the color of text on any website using Helperbird. Choose a text color that is easier for you to read and reduces eye...
Help GuideHow to Change the Font Size on Any Website
Learn how to increase or decrease the font size on any website using Helperbird. Make text larger for easier reading or smaller to fit mo...
Help GuideA Helperbird Feature is Not Supported
One Helperbird feature greyed out with a badge? See what the two badges mean, which features switch off on Google Docs and PDFs, and what...
Help GuideHow to Customize Quick Actions
Quick Actions keeps your most-used Helperbird features at the top of the menu. Learn how to add a feature to Quick Actions and how to rem...
Blog Post4 Ways to Make Social Media More Accessible in 2022
Learn four effective ways to make your social media posts accessible for users with dyslexia and other accessibility needs.
Help GuideHow to Highlight Text on Any Website
Select text on any website and mark it in one of six colors. Your highlights are saved, come back on your next visit, and collect in Note...
Help GuideHow to Put a Border Around Every Paragraph on Any Website
Helperbird can draw a colored outline around every paragraph, so you can see where each one starts and ends. Here is how to turn it on an...
Help GuideHow to Change the Highlight Color on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's change the highlight color. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Blog PostWeb Accessibility & Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
Explore research on web accessibility and dyslexia-friendly fonts including OpenDyslexia. Learn what works to enhance learning.
Blog Post6 Famous People with Dyslexia
Discover six famous individuals who overcame dyslexia to achieve remarkable success in their careers and personal lives.
Blog PostHelping Students with Helperbird’s Reword Feature
A student success story about Helperbird's reword feature and how it improved reading comprehension to enhance learning.
Blog PostWeb Accessibility Tips for People with Epilepsy
Practical web accessibility tips for designing sites that are safer and easier for people with epilepsy — covering color, contrast, motio...
Blog PostWhat is COPPA and FERPA?
Learn about the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), two important pie...
Blog PostTop iPad apps for Accessibility
Explore the top iPad apps that assist individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visual and hearing impairments, in accessing...
Help GuideDeploy Helperbird via Google Admin Console
What a Helperbird rollout for one school or business is made of, what you need first, and the order to push the install, the key and your...
Blog PostBenefits of iPads in the Classroom 2023
Explore the educational benefits of using iPads in the classroom and how tablets improve reading and writing for all students.
Blog PostBest Careers for People with Dyslexia
Discover career paths where people with dyslexia can thrive. Learn about strengths and opportunities for career success.
Help GuideHow to Change Link Color on Any Website
Learn how to change the color of links on any website using Helperbird. Make links stand out more or choose colors that are easier for yo...
Help GuideHow to Hide Images and GIFs on Any Website
Learn how to hide images and animated GIFs on any website using Helperbird. Removing images can help you focus on text and reduce distrac...
Help GuideHow to Use the Line Focus on Any Website
Learn how to use line focus on any website. Highlight one line at a time for better reading Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideHow to Change Line Height on Any Website
Learn how to adjust line height on any website for better reading comfort and accessibility Support for all learners and educators.
Help GuideHow to Change Letter Spacing on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's change letter spacing. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Blog PostBoosting Classroom Accessibility - Discover the Magic of Helperbird
Learn practical strategies for improving classroom accessibility and creating inclusive learning environments for all students.
Blog PostAn 8-Step Guide to Creating Accessible Emails for Those with Dyslexia
Learn the eight steps to creating accessible emails for users with dyslexia, ADHD and other accessibility needs to enhance learning.
Blog PostAccessibility Software & Inclusive Classrooms
What a teacher can set up in a classroom, which reading and writing tools are free, which ones need Pro, and how to roll Helperbird out t...
Blog PostFostering Inclusivity at Work - The Role of Helperbird in Modern Workplaces
Discover how accessibility tools foster inclusivity at work and support employees with different learning and accessibility needs.
Blog PostTop 5 Productivity Microsoft Edge Extensions
Discover the top 5 productivity Microsoft Edge extensions to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow.
Blog PostHow Helperbird Transformed a Student's Academic Experience
Read Jamie's inspiring personal story of overcoming reading challenges with Helperbird's accessibility tools to enhance learning.
Blog PostTV and Movie Characters with Dyslexia
Discover inspiring TV and movie characters with dyslexia that can provide inspiration and positive representation for children and adults...
Blog PostImproving Marketing Workflows with Helperbird’s Immersive Reader
Discover how Alex used the Read Aloud and Text Spacing features to simplify his workload and manage campaigns more efficiently with Helpe...
Blog Post3 Facts about Dyslexia and 1 Fact about Cats
Discover three important facts about dyslexia and learn how it affects reading, learning, and daily life.
Help GuideHow to Mute All Videos on Any Page
Learn how to mute every video on a web page at once with Helperbird, or set them all to a quieter level, without using each player's own ...
Help GuideHow to Add a Color Overlay to Any Website
Add a color overlay or tint to any website with Helperbird. Pick a color, set the strength, and use Blend mode to cut glare and make read...
Blog PostMaking PDFs Easier with Helperbird's PDF Reader
Follow Rory's personal journey with Helperbird's PDF reader and discover how it makes PDFs more accessible to enhance learning.
Help GuideHow to Use the Reading Guide on Any Website
Turn on Helperbird's Reading guide, a short colored bar that follows your pointer across the page and down it. Set its height and color i...
Blog PostThe 5 Must-Have Accessibility Tools for Students in 2021
Discover the top 5 must-have accessibility tools for students in 2021 to empower and enhance their online learning experience.
Help GuideHow to Turn On Spell Check on Any Website
Learn how to turn on your browser's spell checker for every text box on a page with Helperbird, from the Quick actions grid or with a key...
Help GuideHow to Change Text Alignment on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's change text alignment. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Blog PostWinner of Our Chromebook Giveaway
Celebrate our Chromebook giveaway winner and their exciting prize including a Chromebook and Helperbird Pro to enhance learning.
Blog PostThanksgiving Day Message from Helperbird
A heartfelt Thanksgiving message from Helperbird team to our community, supporters and accessibility advocates to enhance learning.
Blog PostHelping Students Succeed with Helperbird’s Accessibility Tools
Discover how Helperbird's comprehensive accessibility tools help students with dyslexia and learning differences to enhance learning.
Blog PostHow a Teacher Changed My Life - A Story
A special message for teachers supporting students with dyslexia and other learning differences daily to enhance learning.
Blog PostHow to Add Extensions to Safari
Add extensions to Safari on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Where the Safari extension store is, how to switch an extension on, and what to do when...
Blog Post8 Productivity Tips to Help You Stay Focused at Work
Learn eight productivity tips for staying focused at work, helpful for people with ADHD and dyslexia to enhance learning.
Help GuideHow to Change Word Spacing on Any Website
Learn how to increase the space between words on any website using Helperbird. Word spacing makes text easier to read by giving each word...
Blog PostHow to Avoid WFH Burnout and Maximize Productivity
Discover effective strategies to prevent work-from-home burnout and maintain productivity with accessibility tools to enhance learning.
Help GuideHow to Zoom In and Magnify Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's zoom in and magnify any website. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Change the Cursor Size in Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
Learn how to change cursor size in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge with Helperbird for better visibility Support for all learners and educators.
Blog PostIntroducing the Next Big Release of Helperbird
Discover what's coming in Helperbird's future. Explore exciting new features and improvements planned to enhance learning.
Blog PostHow to Deploy Helperbird through the G Suite Console
Learn how to deploy Helperbird through Google Workspace Admin Console for your entire organization or school to enhance learning.
Blog PostTop 5 features of Helperbird to help your students in 2021
Discover the top 5 features of Helperbird that can make your class more accessible and productive in 2021 and 2022.
Blog PostEngaging and Motivating WFH Employees, Strategies for Success
Discover evidence-based strategies for keeping remote employees engaged and motivated with accessibility tools to enhance learning.
Blog PostCreating an Inclusive Online Experience, The Importance of Dyslexia-Friendly Design
Learn why dyslexia-friendly design matters for websites and mobile apps. Discover accessibility best practices to enhance learning.
Blog PostTop Productivity Extensions for Safari
Discover the top productivity extensions for Safari that can help business owners maximize efficiency, save time, and streamline their ta...
Blog Post10 Essential assistive technology tools for web accessibility
Explore 10 essential assistive technology tools that improve web accessibility for users with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Help GuideHow to Install Helperbird on a Child's iPhone or iPad with Screen Time On
Install Helperbird on a child's iPhone or iPad when Screen Time blocks the App Store. Turn restrictions off, install, approve Ask to Buy,...
Help GuideHow to Check If Your Network or Firewall Is Blocking Helperbird
Check whether your school or work network is blocking Helperbird, see what to ask your IT team to allow, and find out what stops working ...
Help GuideWhy Helperbird (and Other Extensions) Don't Work on Certain Pages
Helperbird does nothing on this page? Find out which page addresses block every browser extension, and the three other reasons Helperbird...
Help GuideForce Install Helperbird Extension
Install Helperbird for everyone you manage. The extension ID for each browser, the tool to set it up in, and why force install alone does...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird with Google Classroom Work
Install the one Helperbird Workspace add-on and it works on the Classroom assignments that open in Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. Plus w...
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird Add-on for Google Docs
Add the Helperbird sidebar to Google Docs. Install it, translate your selection, hear it read aloud, change the font, and check the docum...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird with Your Google Drive Files
Install the one Helperbird Workspace add-on and it works on the Drive files you open in Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. Plus what to do w...
Help GuideHow to Install and Use the Helperbird Add-on for Google Slides
Add Helperbird to Google Slides for translation, a dyslexia font, bigger text, read aloud and Immersive Reader. See what the Slides sideb...
Help GuideHow to Access the Helperbird Pro Unlimited Usage Dashboard
How to get your Helperbird usage dashboard. Which plan includes it, how to request your link from support, how to open it, and what to do...
Help GuideHow to Cancel Your Helperbird Pro Subscription
Cancel your Helperbird Pro subscription in the billing portal, and find out what happens to your Pro access, your plan and your saved set...
Help GuideHow to Change the Email on Your Helperbird Subscription
Change the email address on your Helperbird Pro subscription in the billing portal, then make sure Pro still unlocks on the new address i...
Blog PostInterview with Helperbird Founder, Robert James Gabriel
Discover the inspiring personal story of Robert James Gabriel, Helperbird's founder and his dyslexia journey to enhance learning.
Blog PostTop 6 Chrome Extensions for Teachers
Discover the top 6 Chrome extensions that can help teachers be more efficient and save time while creating more inclusive learning enviro...
Blog PostHow Positive Thoughts Might Benefit Dyslexic Students
Explore how positive thinking benefits students with dyslexia. Discover science-backed motivational strategies to enhance learning.
Blog PostHow to Use Immersive Reader in Google Docs, Step-by-Step Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to using Immersive Reader in Google Docs. A free tool for better reading support to enhance learning.
Blog Post7 Steps to Create Personalized Learning Plans for Students
Learn the seven key steps to create personalized learning plans that support students with dyslexia and learning styles.
Blog PostHeads Up, Helperbird's Got Immersive Reader Too!
Discover Helperbird's free immersive reader feature. A powerful accessible and supportive reading tool for dyslexia to enhance learning.
Blog PostHow Helperbird Can Support Homebound Learning for Recovering Students
Discover how Helperbird supports homebound students needing accessible learning tools and resources during recovery to enhance learning.
Blog Post4 Key Strategies for Communicating Your Child's Needs to Schools
Discover four effective strategies for advocating your child's learning needs to school staff. Learn how to communicate effectively.
Blog PostHow Extracurriculars Boost Self-Esteem in Dyslexic Learners
Learn how extracurricular activities boost self-esteem and confidence in students with dyslexia and learning challenges.
Blog PostCelebrating 10 Years of Helperbird - Exciting Updates and Plans for the Future!
Celebrate Helperbird's 10-year milestone. Discover our journey and exciting new accessibility and assistive features coming.
Blog PostKey Skills for First-Time Jobseekers with Learning Disorders
Discover key skills for first-time jobseekers with learning disorders.
Blog PostWhy Internet Access is Crucial for Educational Equity and Innovation
Discover why high-speed internet access is essential for ensuring educational equity and fostering innovation.
Blog PostCreating Safe and Supportive Digital Learning Environments In The Age of AI
Explore how to create safe, supportive digital learning environments while leveraging AI tools responsibly and ethically.
Blog PostCreating Accessible At-Home Learning Environments - Tips and Tools
Create accessible at-home learning spaces. Tips on environment design, adaptive tools, and resources for supporting students with diverse...
Blog PostHelperbird Featured on Icelandic National Radio
Helperbird was featured on Iceland's national radio station, RÚV, discussing accessibility tools and dyslexia support to enhance learning.
Blog PostHow to Make Scans and Copies Accessible for Students
Learn how to make scanned documents and copies accessible by enabling OCR and other accessibility features to enhance learning.
Help GuideHow to Download the Helperbird App on iPad
Install Helperbird for Safari on an iPad, including a school, work or child's iPad, then find the puzzle piece icon in Safari that opens ...
Help GuideHow to Download the Helperbird App on iPhone
Install the Helperbird app on your iPhone from the App Store, see what the app itself does and does not do, then turn the Safari extensio...
Help GuideHow to Enable Helperbird in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to enable the Helperbird Safari extension on your iPhone or iPad. Follow these simple steps to start using Helperbird while bro...
Help GuideText to Speech Not Working in Helperbird
Troubleshoot text to speech not working in helperbird. Get help with common Helperbird issues and find solutions quickly.
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to use Helperbird on your iPhone or iPad. Discover how to access features, customize settings, and get the most out of Helperbi...
Help GuideHelperbird Settings Not Syncing Between Devices
Fix Helperbird settings that are not reaching your other devices. Check both sync switches, the browser profile, and what to do when note...
Help GuideHelperbird iOS vs Desktop - What's Different?
Compare Helperbird iOS vs desktop features. Understand platform differences and capabilities Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideHelperbird Pro Features Still Locked - How to Fix
Helperbird says Pro but a feature shows a badge, or has gone from the menu? Learn what each badge means and why some features are hidden ...
Help GuideHelperbird Running Slow - How to Fix Performance Issues
Troubleshoot helperbird running slow - how to fix performance issues. Get help with common Helperbird issues and find solutions quickly.
Help GuideHow to Request a Refund for Helperbird Pro
Request a refund from Helperbird. Learn our refund policy and how to process your return Support for all learners and educators.
Help GuideHelperbird Unlimited License Management for Schools
Manage Helperbird Unlimited licenses for your organization Deploy, assign, and track accessibility tools across your team
Help GuideHow to Install the Helperbird Add-on for Google Docs and Slides
Add the Helperbird sidebar to Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. The install steps, the two permissions it asks for, and how to open the sid...
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird Using Microsoft Intune
Deploy Helperbird with Microsoft Intune. Force-install the extension and push your enterprise subscription key to Edge and Chrome across ...
Help GuideHow to Adjust Paragraph Width on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's adjust paragraph width. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Use Auto Scroll on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's Auto Scroll feature to automatically scroll through web pages at your preferred speed. Perfect for hands-fr...
Help GuideHow to Use Volume Booster on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's Volume Booster to control the volume of every video on any website with one simple slider.
Blog PostHow the University of Alaska Champions Accessibility - March 25th
See how University of Alaska championed web accessibility and supported students with learning differences and Helperbird.
Help GuideHow to Disable Helperbird Features Using JSON Policy - Admins
Hide individual Helperbird features from your users with a managed JSON policy, with the policy code for every feature you can disable.
Help GuideSet Helperbird JSON Policy for Individual Users
Give one person the Helperbird policy in Google Admin without touching anyone else, check it reached only them, and take it back when the...
Help GuideHow to Set Helperbird JSON Policy for a User Group in Google Admin
Target a Google group in the Admin console instead of an organizational unit, so a Helperbird policy reaches one team, and take it back w...
Help GuideHow to Set Helperbird JSON Policy in Google Admin
Push Helperbird's JSON policy to everyone by setting it on your top organizational unit in Google Admin, and see how it flows down to the...
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird Dictionary
A tour of the Helperbird Dictionary page: what each part of a result means, what the dictionary cannot do, and the guide that covers each...
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird Notepad
Learn what every button in the Helperbird Notepad toolbar does, why saving is not automatic, and which guide covers each job in the writi...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird's Reading List Feature
Learn the difference between Helperbird's two reading list rows, how your saved pages are grouped on the list page, and which guide cover...
Help GuideHow to Add a Text Outline on Any Website
Text Outline has been removed from Helperbird. Learn what happened and how to make text stand out with High Contrast, dyslexia fonts, and...
Help GuideHow to Count Words and Characters in the Helperbird Notepad
See how many words and characters you have written in the Helperbird Notepad. The Text stats window also shows sentences, reading time an...
Help GuideHow to Use Word Spotlight to Highlight Words on Hover with Helperbird
Where Word spotlight works, what it will not highlight, what a screen reader hears, and how it differs from the other two ways Helperbird...
Help GuideHow to Print a Webpage with Helperbird
Helperbird's Print button was removed. Printing still works: press Ctrl+P or Cmd+P, and turn on Reading Mode first for a clean, ad-free p...
Help GuideHow to Search and Filter Features in Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird's search and filter features in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Stop Animations on Any Website
Learn how to stop animations on any website. Disable moving content for better focus and accessibility Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideHow to Take a Screenshot with Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird's take a screenshot with helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Translate Any Website to Another Language
Learn how to translate pages or text with Google Translate. Support multiple languages for accessibility Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideHow to Turn On Dark Mode in Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird's turn on dark mode in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird's High Contrast Themes
High contrast recolors any web page so text stands out. Compare the five themes, find the one that suits your eyes, and see how it differ...
Help GuideHow to Use Immersive Reader on Any Website
Learn how to use immersive reader on any website. Text-to-speech and reading tools for accessibility Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideHow to Use Reading Mode on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's Reading Mode to create a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Reading Mode removes ads, sidebars, an...
Help GuideHow to Use Voice Typing (Speech to Text) on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's use voice typing (speech to text). Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Use Text to Speech on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's Text to Speech feature to have any text read aloud. Listen to articles, emails, documents, or any written c...
Help GuideHow to Use the Highlight Menu in Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird's use the highlight menu in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideWhat Happened to the Math Reader
The Math Reader is no longer a mode you pick. Helperbird's Screenshot Reader now reads equations automatically, in the same capture as th...
Help GuideHow to Use the Quick Action Area to Improve Accessibility on the Web
Learn how to use Helperbird's use quick actions in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Use the Speed Reading Feature in Helperbird with Syllables
Speed Reading has been removed from Helperbird. Learn what changed and how Reading Mode, Text to Speech, and the Focus Ruler can help you...
Help GuideHow to Use Word Prediction on Any Website or Google Docs
Learn how to use Helperbird's Word Prediction feature to get word suggestions as you type. Word prediction helps you write faster and spe...
Help GuideHow to Enable and Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Helperbird
Learn about Helperbird keyboard shortcuts. Speed up your accessibility workflow with quick keys Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideHow to Open PDFs with Helperbird in Google Drive, Classroom or Gmail,
Helperbird cannot open a PDF from Google Drive, Classroom or Gmail. Download the file to your computer first, then open it in the Helperb...
Help GuideSafari Extension Greyed Out on iPad - Jamf & MDM
Work out why the Safari extension toggle is greyed out on a Jamf-managed iPad, what your MDM can and cannot control on each iPadOS versio...
Help GuideHow to Adjust Color Saturation on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's adjust color saturation. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Highlight Links on Any Website
Learn how to make links more visible on any website using Helperbird. Highlight links with underlines and styling to make them easier to ...
Help GuideHow to Show Link and Image Descriptions on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird's show link and image descriptions. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHow to Use Word Spotlight on Any Website
Word spotlight colors the word your mouse pointer is on. What it does, and how to switch it on from the Helperbird menu.
Blog PostFree Features in Helperbird - A Guide for Parents and Families
A complete guide to Helperbird's free accessibility features helping children read, write and learn with support to enhance learning.
Help GuideHow to Set Up a Child Organizational Unit for Helperbird
Create a child organizational unit in Google Admin, move users into it, and give that group its own Helperbird policy and license.
Help GuideHow to Disable the Edge Mini Menu That Appears When Selecting Text
Learn how to disable the Edge mini menu. Improve accessibility and user experience by removing the popup menu from display.
Help GuideHow to Disable Helperbird on Specific Websites Using JSON Policy
Stop Helperbird loading on named websites across your organization with a managed JSON policy, using the excluded domains keys.
Help GuideHow to Disable Helperbird on Specific Websites
Learn how to use Helperbird's disable helperbird on specific websites. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.
Help GuideHelperbird Subscription Not Activating - How to Fix
Rechecked and Helperbird still shows Free or No active subscription? Work through the five causes, from a browser you never activated to ...
Help GuideHow to Resync Your Helperbird Subscription
Helperbird still showing Free after you paid? Press Check so it looks your subscription up now, and find that button on Chrome, Edge, Fir...
Help GuideDomains to Whitelist for Helperbird
A quick reference for IT admins showing which domains need to be whitelisted for Helperbird to work in your school or organization.
Help GuideHow to Assign Helperbird Accommodations to Students for Testing
Give each accommodation group its own Helperbird feature set with organizational units and JSON policy, so an IEP or 504 plan is what a s...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird in Locked Mode on Chromebooks
The admin setup that lets Helperbird run inside a locked mode quiz on a managed Chromebook, and how students reach it once the shelf and ...
Help GuideHelperbird Policy Builder & Validator for Google Admin and Intune
Build, validate and troubleshoot your Helperbird policy. Answer a few questions and get the JSON for Google Admin Console or the PowerShe...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird at Home
Learn how students can use Helperbird on their home computer or personal device, even if their school provides Helperbird through a distr...
Help GuideSwitching from Read&Write to Helperbird
Coming from Read&Write by Texthelp? This guide maps Read&Write features to their Helperbird equivalents so you can find your favorite too...
Blog PostHow Helperbird Makes Everyday Web Browsing Easier for Seniors
Bigger text, a zoomed page, stronger contrast and read aloud. The free browser controls that make everyday reading comfortable when your ...
Blog PostHow Helperbird Supports Senior Citizens at Legal Aid Kiosks
Learn how Helperbird makes legal aid kiosks more accessible for senior citizens with text-to-speech, larger text, reading support, and si...
Blog PostHow Libraries and Community Centers Use Helperbird to Support Senior Visitors
What a librarian can push to every machine, what admin policy cannot preset, and the two-minute setup that gets a senior visitor reading ...
Blog Post10 Chrome Extensions Every Student with Dyslexia Needs in 2026
Discover the top Chrome extensions designed to help students with dyslexia read more comfortably and succeed academically in 2026.
Blog PostThe Best Free Accessibility Features in Helperbird You Can Use Right Now
Explore the powerful free accessibility features in Helperbird, from dyslexia-friendly fonts to dark mode and high contrast.
Blog PostHow English Language Learners Can Use Browser Tools to Read Any Website
Master web reading as an ELL student using translation, simplification, and pronunciation tools.
Blog PostHow Helperbird Helps Students with IEPs and 504 Plans
Learn how Helperbird's features directly support common accommodations in IEPs and 504 Plans, making assistive technology accessible acro...
Blog PostHow Helperbird Helps Organizations Meet Web Accessibility Standards
Discover how user-side accessibility tools complement WCAG compliance efforts and expand access.
Blog PostHow Helperbird Works on Google Docs, Slides, and Classroom
How Helperbird works across Google Workspace. The browser extension on Classroom pages, and the add-on sidebar inside Google Docs, Slides...
Blog PostHow Public Libraries Are Using Helperbird to Make Digital Resources Accessible
Discover how public libraries deploy Helperbird on public computers to serve patrons with diverse accessibility needs.
Blog PostHow to Make Any Website Easier to Read When You Have ADHD
Learn how to configure your browser to eliminate distractions and stay focused while reading with ADHD.
Blog PostHow to Set Up Helperbird for Your Child at Home
A parent's guide to installing and configuring Helperbird for your child's online learning and reading—dyslexia fonts, text-to-speech, an...
Blog PostHow to Reduce Screen Fatigue While Working from Home
Combat screen fatigue with practical solutions including overlay tints, dark mode, and text adjustments to work more comfortably.
Blog PostA Teacher's Guide to Setting Up Accessibility Tools on School Chromebooks
Help your students succeed with built-in and third-party accessibility tools for school Chromebooks.
Blog Post5 Ways Text-to-Speech Can Improve Reading Comprehension for Kids
Discover how text-to-speech technology helps children build decoding skills, reduce cognitive load, and improve reading comprehension.
Blog PostWhy Every University Disability Services Office Should Know About Helperbird
Helperbird offers modern, browser-based accommodations that complement and enhance university disability support services.
Help GuideHow to Change the Paragraph Background Color on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird to add a background color to paragraphs on any website. Make text easier to read by highlighting paragraph bl...
Help GuideHow to Change Video Playback Speed on Any Website
Learn how to use Helperbird to speed up or slow down videos on any website. Control video playback speed from 0.1x to 2x on YouTube, Vime...
Help GuideHow to Simplify Text on Any Website with Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird to simplify complex text into plain, easy-to-understand language. A complete guide to the Simplify feature.
Help GuideHow to Summarize Text on Any Website with Helperbird
Learn how to use Helperbird to summarize long articles, web pages, and text into short, easy-to-read summaries. A complete guide to the S...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird in Your Language
Helperbird is translated into over 65 languages. Learn which languages are supported and how Helperbird automatically matches the languag...
Help GuideHow to Check Your Grammar on Any Website with Helperbird
Helperbird's Grammar Checker corrects grammar, spelling and punctuation across a whole passage. Learn how to use it, and how it differs f...
Help GuideHow to Use the Right-Click Context Menu in Helperbird
Learn how to access Helperbird features by right-clicking on any webpage. Use text-to-speech, translate, dictionary, and more from the ri...
Help GuideHelperbird Quick Start Guide
Get started with Helperbird in under 2 minutes. Learn how to install, pin, and use your first accessibility feature on any website.
Help GuideHow to Check Your Helperbird Version
Learn how to find which version of Helperbird you are running. Useful for troubleshooting and making sure you are up to date.
Help GuideHow to Export Your Helperbird Notes
Learn how to export all your saved sticky notes, highlights, and extracted text from Helperbird so you can back them up or use them elsew...
Help GuideHow to Export Your Helperbird Settings
Learn how to export your Helperbird settings so you can back them up or transfer them to another device or browser.
Help GuideHow to Import Your Helperbird Settings
Learn how to import a previously exported Helperbird settings file to restore your preferences on a new device or after a reset.
Help GuideHow to Open Helperbird in the Chrome or Edge Side Panel
Dock Helperbird in the Chrome or Edge side panel so it stays open beside the page you are reading. What you need, two ways to open it, an...
Help GuideHow to Open Helperbird in the Firefox Sidebar
On Firefox the owl icon opens Helperbird in the sidebar rather than a popup. How to open it, the other ways in, and what to check if the ...
Help GuideHow to Sync Your Helperbird Settings Across Devices
Turn on sync in Helperbird so your fonts, colors, spacing and feature settings are the same on every computer your browser is signed in to.
Help GuideHow to View the Helperbird Roadmap
Learn how to access the Helperbird roadmap to see upcoming features, vote on ideas, and follow the development of Helperbird.
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird on iPad in the Classroom
A guide for teachers and students on using Helperbird on school iPads. Learn how to open Helperbird in Safari, use key accessibility feat...
Help GuideHow to Report an Issue with Helperbird
Learn how to report a bug or issue with Helperbird and share debug information with the support team to help resolve your problem faster.
Help GuideHow to Reset All Helperbird Settings
Learn what the Delete and Reset buttons in Helperbird settings each do, what each one removes, and which one to press before you lose any...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird During Google Forms Locked Quizzes
What to do in the minutes before a locked quiz starts. Turn your Helperbird features on first, and know how to reach Helperbird once the ...
Help GuideHow to Use Accessibility Profiles in Helperbird
Learn how to apply a one-click accessibility profile in Helperbird, and exactly what each of the eight profiles changes, from dyslexia an...
Blog PostThe Best Way to Mark Up PDFs Without Installing Anything
Draw on a PDF in your browser, add text boxes, and download a copy carrying your marks. What the Helperbird PDF Reader includes, and what...
Blog PostHow to Draw on PDFs — Pen, Shapes, Arrows and More
Helperbird now lets you draw directly on any PDF. Freehand pen, rectangles, ovals, lines, and arrows with full color and stroke control.
Blog PostAccessibility Profiles — One Click Setup
Discover Helperbird's new Accessibility Profiles feature. One click to enable dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, and more accessibility tools in...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird for ADHD and Focus
A guide to using Helperbird when you have ADHD or struggle with focus online. Learn how to reduce distractions, stay on one line while re...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird for Dyslexia
A complete guide to using Helperbird if you or someone you support has dyslexia.
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird for Reading Long PDFs
A guide to working through a long PDF with Helperbird. Covers listening to a PDF, keeping your place, taking notes, drawing and text boxe...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird for Writing Essays and Assignments
Learn how to use Helperbird to write essays and assignments. Covers voice typing, word prediction, spelling and grammar check, dictionary...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird as a Teacher
A practical guide for teachers on using Helperbird in the classroom.
Help GuideHow to Use Text to Speech and Immersive Reader in Google Slides
Learn how to use Helperbird to read Google Slides out loud with text to speech or Immersive Reader.
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird in ChromeOS Kiosk Mode for Exams
Why Helperbird cannot be added under the Kiosks tab in Google Admin, what "Selected app is not enabled for kiosk mode" means, and what to...
Help GuideHow to Enable the Helperbird Floating Button
Learn how to enable a floating Helperbird button on every page using managed JSON policy.
Blog PostWorld Book Day — Reading Should Be for Everyone
Celebrate World Book Day with us. Discover how Helperbird makes reading accessible for people with dyslexia and reading challenges.
Help GuideWhere Helperbird Stores Your Data
Learn where Helperbird stores data and how it handles student information. All user settings and preferences are stored locally on the de...
Help GuideHelperbird PHIPA and MFIPPA Compliance
Learn how Helperbird complies with PHIPA and MFIPPA privacy requirements for Ontario school boards and public sector organizations.
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird to an Entire School District
One subscription key covers a whole district. How to structure organizational units, cover a mixed fleet of Chromebooks, Windows, Macs, i...
Help GuideHow to Provision Helperbird with SDS, SFTP, or Clever
Learn how to deploy and provision Helperbird across your school or district using Google Admin, Microsoft Intune, SDS, SFTP, or Clever.
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird Admin Dashboard
What each panel on the Helperbird admin dashboard counts, where the numbers come from, and what the dashboard deliberately does not recor...
Help GuideHow to Save and Download Annotated PDFs in Helperbird
Download a PDF you marked up in Helperbird, and find out exactly which of your text boxes, drawings, notes and highlights end up in the d...
Help GuideHow to Share and Export PDFs with Helperbird
Send a PDF you marked up in Helperbird to a teacher, a class or a colleague. Download it first, then share the file through Drive, Classr...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird AI Features for Learning
Learn how to use Helperbird's AI-powered features to access curriculum content, demonstrate learning, and support reading and writing acr...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird Offline
Learn how Helperbird works offline without an internet connection. Most Helperbird features continue to work when you are not connected t...
Blog PostSection 504 vs Section 508 — What Is the Difference?
Section 504 and Section 508 sound similar but cover very different things. Learn the difference between these two parts of the Rehabilita...
Blog PostMental Health and Your Screen — Tips for Digital Wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Month: Discover how digital wellbeing impacts your mental health and practical tips using Helperbird to reduce sc...
Help GuideWhy Immersive Reader Does Not Work on Some Websites
Learn why Immersive Reader sometimes does not load on certain websites like National Geographic, and what you can do to keep reading.
Blog PostThank You, Teachers — How Educators Use Helperbird
Discover how teachers are using Helperbird to support students with diverse learning needs in the classroom. From Chromebooks to Google D...
Help GuideHow to Keep Sticky Notes Visible on Your Desktop
Learn how to keep Helperbird sticky notes accessible from your desktop on Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks. Tips for using sticky notes as...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird on Android with Microsoft Edge
Add Helperbird to Microsoft Edge on Android, check whether your build of Edge can run extensions at all, and unlock Pro with a Microsoft ...
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird on Android with Firefox
Add Helperbird to Firefox 128 or later on Android, unlock Helperbird Pro with your subscription key, and find the one feature the Firefox...
Blog PostGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 — 11 Years of Building for Everyone
Reflecting on 10+ years of Helperbird, the journey from a college project to a tool trusted by 1M+ users. What accessibility really means...
Help GuideHow to Use the Equation Editor in Helperbird
Learn what every button in Helperbird's Equation Editor toolbar does, what the Menu button holds, the limits worth knowing, and the guide...
Help GuideHow to Use Chemistry and Physics Voice Typing in Helperbird
Learn how to dictate chemistry formulas and physics notation with Helperbird's voice typing modes. Say it out loud and Helperbird convert...
Help GuideHow to Use Speech to Math (Math Mode) in Helperbird
Learn how to turn on Math Mode in Helperbird's voice typing and dictate equations out loud. Say 'x squared plus y squared' and get x² + y².
Help GuideHow to Change Voice and Language Settings in Helperbird
Learn how to change the voice, speed, and language for Text to Speech and Voice Typing in Helperbird. Choose from over 60 languages and a...
Help GuideHow to Use Microsoft 365 Single Sign-On (SSO) with Helperbird
Learn how to set up Helperbird with Microsoft 365 SSO.
Help GuideHow to Use Text to Speech in Microsoft Word Online
Learn how to use Helperbird's Text to Speech feature in Microsoft Word Online. Have your documents read aloud while you follow along with...
Blog PostBest Free Study Tools for Students with ADHD in 2026
A practical roundup of the best free study tools for students with ADHD, including focus aids, text-to-speech, reading guides, and tools ...
Blog PostBest Free Tools for Low Vision Browsing in 2026
A practical roundup of the best free tools for low vision browsing, including magnification, larger fonts, high contrast, a bigger cursor...
Blog Post10 Free Ways to Make Reading Online Easier in 2026
Reading on the web doesn't have to be a strain. Here are 10 free, practical ways to make any website easier to read, from dyslexia-friend...
Blog PostHow to Get Any Website or PDF Read Aloud to You (Free Text-to-Speech Guide)
A simple, step-by-step guide to having any website, PDF, or image read aloud to you for free. Learn how text-to-speech works, who it help...
Blog PostHow to Reduce Visual Stress When Reading on Screens
A clear guide to reducing visual stress when reading on screens, using free colored overlays, tinted backgrounds, softer contrast, and re...
Blog PostHow to Use Voice Typing on Any Website - A Complete Guide
Learn how to use voice typing on any website for free. A step-by-step guide to dictating emails, essays, notes, and forms in your browser...
Blog PostAre You Ready for WCAG 2.1 AA? A Plain-English Guide to ADA Title II
1 Level AA and the ADA Title II web accessibility rule for public schools and government bodies, with the real compliance deadlines and p...
Blog PostAssistive Technology Should Be Free — World Day for Assistive Technology
On World Day for Assistive Technology, we're talking about why free tools matter. The AT gap is real. Helperbird's 40+ free tools are our...
Blog PostBest Free Writing Support Tools in Your Browser for 2026
A practical roundup of the best free writing support tools you can use in any browser, including word prediction, spell check, a grammar ...
Blog PostHow to Extract Text From Images and Scanned PDFs for Free
A step-by-step guide to extracting text from any image, photo, or scanned PDF using free OCR in your browser, so you can copy, edit, sear...
Blog PostBest Free Accessibility Tools for Seniors Browsing the Web in 2026
A practical roundup of the best free accessibility tools for seniors, including larger text, zoom, a bigger cursor, read-aloud, high cont...
Blog PostHow to Translate and Read Any Website in Another Language: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to translating any website into your own language and having it read aloud, with tips for English language learners,...
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird Accessibility Toolbar
Turn on the Helperbird Floating Toolbar and your reading and writing tools sit on every website. How to switch it on, find it, move it an...
Help GuideHow to Manage Your Sticky Notes and Highlights in Helperbird
Create, edit, delete, search and export your sticky notes, highlights and saved captures in the Helperbird Notes app. A complete guide to...
Help GuideHow to Unlock Helperbird Pro on iPhone and iPad
What is different about unlocking Helperbird Pro on iPhone and iPad. No in-app purchase, where the key box lives in Safari, and why Login...
Help GuideHow to Allowlist Helperbird When Extensions Are Blocked
If your organization blocks all browser extensions, learn how to allow (or force-install) Helperbird as an exception in Chrome, Edge, and...
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird with Jamf Pro (macOS)
Force-install Helperbird in Google Chrome on managed Macs and push your enterprise subscription key using a Jamf Pro configuration profile.
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird with Windows Group Policy (Chrome)
Force-install Helperbird in Google Chrome and push your enterprise subscription key on domain-joined Windows PCs using Active Directory G...
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird on Microsoft Edge
Force-install Helperbird in Microsoft Edge and push your enterprise subscription key across your organization using Microsoft Intune or W...
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird on Mozilla Firefox
Force-install Helperbird in Firefox and push your enterprise subscription key across your organization using a Firefox policies.json file...
Help GuideHow to Verify and Troubleshoot a Helperbird Managed Deployment
Confirm Helperbird force-installed correctly and your subscription key applied across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and fix the most common ...
Help GuideHow to Translate PDFs with Helperbird
Learn how to translate a PDF into your language with Helperbird. Open any page or highlighted text in Immersive Reader with translation a...
Help GuideHow to Add Text Boxes to PDFs in Helperbird
Learn how to add text boxes and annotations to any PDF using Helperbird's PDF Reader. Write notes, format text, add comments, and downloa...
Help GuideHow to Use the Screenshot Reader
Learn how Helperbird's Screenshot Reader pulls text and equations out of any image, screenshot, or scanned page, then copies, reads, tran...
Help GuideHow to Use Drawing Tools on PDFs in Helperbird
Learn how to draw on PDFs with Helperbird's pen, shape, arrow, and line tools. A step-by-step guide to marking up any PDF document.
Help GuideHow to Use the PDF Reader in Helperbird
Read a PDF that is already open in Helperbird. Turn the pages, listen to any page with the text to speech player, and take notes in the p...
Help GuideHow to Annotate and Export a PDF with Helperbird
A complete walkthrough of annotating a PDF in Helperbird. Add text boxes, draw, take notes, then export the finished PDF with every annot...
Help GuideEmail Login vs Subscription Key - Which Should You Use?
Email login or a subscription key? Compare the two ways to unlock Helperbird Pro, see which browsers each works on, and use one subscript...
Help GuideHow to Deploy Helperbird in a Managed Guest Session
Deploy Helperbird on shared Chromebooks using Managed Guest Sessions, so students get accessibility tools during exams without signing in.
Help GuideHow to Manage Your Helperbird Billing
Open your Helperbird billing portal from the settings page or with an email code, then update your card, download an invoice or receipt, ...
Help GuideHow Helperbird Reads Equations from a Screenshot
Learn how the Helperbird Screenshot Reader picks up maths from a picture automatically, with no mode to choose, and what to do with the r...
Help GuideHow to Add a Saved Note to Your Notepad Document
Learn how to use My Notes in the Helperbird Notepad to search the notes and highlights you saved while reading, and drop one into what yo...
Help GuideHow to Change the Text and Style in Immersive Reader
Learn how to change the text size, spacing, font and background color in Immersive Reader, so the page is comfortable for you to read.
Help GuideHow to Clear Learned Words in Word Prediction
Learn how to reset the words Helperbird's word prediction has learned from your writing, when it starts suggesting your own typos back to...
Help GuideHow to Copy a Document in the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to duplicate a document in the Helperbird Notepad so you can edit a copy while keeping the original untouched.
Help GuideHow to Copy an Equation from Helperbird
Learn how to copy an equation out of Helperbird's Equation Editor as LaTeX, as MathML or as an image, and which format to pick for where ...
Help GuideHow to Delete a Document in the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to delete a document you no longer need from the Helperbird Notepad, and what to check before you do.
Help GuideHow to Dictate an Equation with Your Voice
Learn how to speak a maths equation into Helperbird's Equation Editor instead of typing it, and what the Listening and Hearing messages m...
Help GuideHow to Download an Equation as an Image
Learn how to save a maths equation from Helperbird as an image file, and when a picture is the right choice rather than copying the maths...
Help GuideHow to Download Your Notepad Document
Learn how to download your Helperbird Notepad writing as a Word file, a Markdown file, a Google Doc or a plain text file.
Help GuideHow to Draw on a PDF with Your Keyboard
Learn how to add, move, resize and delete shapes on a PDF in Helperbird using only the keyboard, without needing a mouse or a steady hand.
Help GuideHow to Find a Page in Your Helperbird Reading List
Learn how to search your Helperbird Reading list to find a saved page quickly once the list has grown too long to scan.
Help GuideHow to Find Similar and Opposite Words in Helperbird
Learn how to use the Similar words and Opposite words lists in the Helperbird Dictionary, and how clicking one looks that word up straigh...
Help GuideHow to Hear a Word Read Aloud in the Helperbird Dictionary
Learn how to use the speaker buttons in the Helperbird Dictionary to hear a word pronounced, or to hear an example sentence read aloud.
Help GuideHow to Hear an Equation Read Aloud in Helperbird
Learn how to have Helperbird read a maths equation out loud, so you can check it says what you meant rather than trying to read the symbols.
Help GuideHow to Hear Your Sentence Read Back as You Type
Learn how to turn on Read sentence in Helperbird, so each sentence is read back to you as soon as you finish it and you can hear whether ...
Help GuideHow to Hide Your Highlights Without Deleting Them
Learn how to switch your saved Helperbird highlights out of view and back again, so you can read a clean page without losing what you mar...
Help GuideHow to Highlight Words as They Are Read Aloud
Learn how to turn on word highlighting in Helperbird, so each word lights up as it is spoken and your eye can follow along with the voice.
Help GuideHow to Look Up a Word from the Floating Toolbar
Learn how to select a word on any page and look up its meaning straight from Helperbird's floating toolbar, without leaving what you are ...
Help GuideHow to Look Up a Word in the Helperbird Dictionary
Learn how to search for a word in the Helperbird Dictionary and read its definitions and example sentences, grouped by part of speech.
Help GuideHow to Make Google Slides Readable with Helperbird
Learn how to turn on the Helperbird beta setting that makes a view-only Google Slides deck readable, so fonts, rulers, colors and read al...
Help GuideHow to Move and Resize PDF Text Boxes with the Keyboard
Learn how to position, resize and delete a text box on a PDF in Helperbird using only the keyboard, without dragging anything with a mouse.
Help GuideHow to Open a Page from Your Helperbird Reading List
Learn how to open a page you saved to your Helperbird Reading list, and how to read it with Helperbird's reading tools once you are there.
Help GuideHow to Open a Saved Document in the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to find and reopen a document you saved earlier in the Helperbird Notepad using the View button.
Help GuideHow to Open a Word on Wikipedia from Helperbird
Learn how to jump from a word in the Helperbird Dictionary to its Wikipedia page, for when a short definition is not enough.
Help GuideHow to Open Immersive Reader from the Floating Toolbar
Learn how to send a page, or just the text you selected, into Immersive Reader straight from Helperbird's floating toolbar.
Help GuideHow to Open Reading Mode from the Floating Toolbar
Learn how to strip a cluttered web page back to just the article with Reading Mode, straight from Helperbird's floating toolbar.
Help GuideHow to Open the Helperbird Dictionary
Learn how to open the Helperbird Dictionary from the extension popup in four steps, plus the other ways to look a word up without opening...
Help GuideHow to Open the Helperbird Equation Editor
Learn how to open Helperbird's Equation Editor from the extension popup, so you can write, hear and copy maths equations in your browser.
Help GuideHow to Open the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to open the Helperbird Notepad from the extension popup in four steps, so you have a clean, distraction-free place to write ins...
Help GuideHow to Open the PDF Reader in Helperbird
Get a PDF into Helperbird. Open the reader from the popup, load a file from your computer, use the message on a PDF page, and fix a file ...
Help GuideHow to Open Your Helperbird Reading List
Learn how to open the Helperbird Reading list from the extension popup in three steps, and what you see on the list page before you have ...
Help GuideHow to Read a Page Aloud from the Floating Toolbar
Learn how to use the Play and Stop buttons on Helperbird's floating toolbar to have a web page, or just the part you selected, read out l...
Help GuideHow to Remove a Page from Your Helperbird Reading List
Learn how to remove a page from your Helperbird Reading list once you have finished with it, including how to find the hidden Remove button.
Help GuideHow to Rewind and Skip While Text to Speech is Reading
Learn how to turn on Theater mode in Helperbird so you can drag back to hear a sentence again, skip ahead, and see how long is left.
Help GuideHow to Save a Document in the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to save your writing in the Helperbird Notepad, where it is stored, and what to do if a long document will not save.
Help GuideHow to Save a Page to Your Helperbird Reading List
Learn how to save the web page you are reading to your Helperbird Reading list, so you can come back to it later.
Help GuideHow to Start a New Document in the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to start a fresh document in the Helperbird Notepad without losing the one you were already working on.
Help GuideHow to Translate in Immersive Reader
Learn how to translate a page in Immersive Reader, either the whole document or one word at a time, so you can read in your own language.
Help GuideHow to Turn On the Reading Guide from the Floating Toolbar
Learn how to switch on Helperbird's reading guide from the floating toolbar, so a bar follows your place down the page and you stop losin...
Help GuideHow 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.
Help GuideHow to Type Dictation Straight into the Page
Learn how to make Helperbird's voice typing put your words directly into the box you are typing in, including Google Docs, instead of int...
Help GuideHow to Use Beta Features in Helperbird
Learn how to turn on Helperbird beta features from the settings page.
Help GuideHow to Use Explain Mode in the Screenshot Reader
Learn how to turn on Explain mode so Helperbird explains a chart, diagram or paragraph in plain language instead of just reading the word...
Help GuideHow to Use Grammar Options in Immersive Reader
Learn how to split words into syllables and color the nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in Immersive Reader, so difficult text is easi...
Help GuideHow to Use Reading Preferences in Immersive Reader
Learn how to use Line Focus and the Picture Dictionary in Immersive Reader, so you can keep your place and see what an unfamiliar word me...
Help GuideHow to Use Recent Searches in the Helperbird Dictionary
Learn how the Helperbird Dictionary remembers the words you have looked up, how to return to one in a click, and how to clear the list.
Help GuideHow to Use the Tools Menu in the PDF Reader
The Tools menu in the Helperbird PDF Reader. Reach Immersive Reader, Translate, Summarize and Screenshot Reader on your document without ...
Help GuideHow to Write an Equation in Helperbird
Learn how to write a maths equation in Helperbird's Equation Editor, either by typing the LaTeX yourself or by picking symbols from the m...
Help GuideHow to Write and Format Text in the Helperbird Notepad
Learn how to write in the Helperbird Notepad and use the formatting toolbar for headings, bold, lists, color, links and images.
Help GuideHow to Open the Helperbird Settings Page
Learn how to open the Helperbird settings page from the popup. The settings page is where you manage profiles, import and export your set...
Help GuideHow to Turn On Dark Mode for the Helperbird Menu
Learn how to switch the Helperbird menu itself to dark mode. This changes how Helperbird looks, and is separate from Dark Reader, which d...
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird Add-on for Google Sheets
Add Helperbird to Google Sheets for translation, a dyslexia font, bigger cells and read aloud. See what the Sheets sidebar does and what ...
Help GuideHow to Use the Colors Panel in Helperbird
Learn what the four settings in the Helperbird Colors panel do, and how to set your own text, link, background and highlight colors on an...
Help GuideHelperbird Display Features That Make a Page Easier to See
The Display panel holds five tools that make a page easier to see: High contrast, Highlight links, Saturation, Cursor size and Magnifier....
Help GuideHow to Use Helperbird's Media Controls
Media controls is the Helperbird panel for video. It holds two settings, Playback speed and Video volume. Learn what each does and where ...
Help GuideHelperbird Paragraph Features and What Each One Does
Learn what the Border, Background and Width controls in Helperbird's Paragraphs panel do, and which one to try first if you lose your pla...
Help GuideHow to Use the Text Settings in Helperbird
Learn what each control in Helperbird's Text settings panel does, and which one to change first. Spacing helps more readers than changing...
Help GuideHelperbird Features That Help with Color Blindness
Learn which Helperbird tools help if you have color blindness, starting with Highlight links, which makes links visible without relying o...
Help GuideHow to Use Blend Mode in the Color Overlay
Learn what the Blend mode toggle in Helperbird's color overlay does, when to keep it on, and when to turn it off so you get the exact col...
Help GuideHow to Use Topic Dictionaries in Word Prediction
Learn how to use topic dictionaries in Helperbird's word prediction, so subject words for Science, History, Space, or the page you are on...
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Helperbird was one of two sponsors of the 2026 CESA 7 Paraprofessional Summit in northeastern Wisconsin.
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Robert James — Founder & Lead Developer. Robert founded Helperbird with a mission to make the web more accessible for everyone. He writes...
PageAnna Brown
Anna Brown — Accessibility Writer. Anna writes about classroom accessibility, learning differences, and how teachers can use Helperbird t...
PageCourtney Hood
Courtney Hood — Accessibility Writer. Courtney covers assistive technology, web accessibility standards, and practical guides for people ...
PageHIPAA Business Associate Agreement
Helperbird's HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for healthcare organizations that want to deploy Helperbird in a compliant clinical...
PageBeta Features | Try New Helperbird Tools Early
Try Helperbird features while they are still in testing. Turn on word highlighting while reading, readable Google Slides, and dictation s...
Blog PostHelperbird Blog | Research, Announcements, and Customer Stories
Discover the latest updates about Helperbird's products, research, announcements, customer stories, and company culture on our official b...
PageHelperbird Brand Assets and Guidelines
The Helperbird name, logo, mascot and colors, with downloads and the rules for using them. For press, schools, partners and anyone writin...
ComparisonImmersive Reader Alternative - Helperbird
Microsoft's Immersive Reader is free and lives in Edge and Word. Helperbird includes it, then carries it onto every website you open. Com...
ComparisonHelperbird Alternatives & Accessibility Tool Comparisons
Helperbird next to Read & Write, Snap & Read and Microsoft Immersive Reader. What each one is best at, what it costs, and which fits how ...
ComparisonRead & Write Alternative | Helperbird vs Texthelp Read & Write
Helperbird next to Read & Write by Everway, point by point. Where each one is stronger, what they cost, and which browsers and devices th...
ComparisonSnap & Read Alternative | Helperbird vs Snap & Read Comparison
Snap & Read was retired on 31 December 2025 and folded into Read & Write. What happened to it, where its features went, and what to use i...
Legal & InfoCompliance: FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and Student Privacy
Helperbird is aligned and compliant with FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, HIPAA BAA, US state student-privacy laws (NY Ed-Law §2-d, CA SOPIPA, TX, UT,...
PageContact the Helperbird Team
Get in touch with Helperbird support. Watch tutorials, read guides, or message our team directly. We're here to help you succeed.
PageCOPPA Compliance for Children and Schools
Helperbird is COPPA compliant. We don't collect personal information from any user, child or adult.
PageData Privacy Agreement
Helperbird's standard Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for schools, businesses, and other organizations. Covers GDPR Article 28, FERPA, COPPA...
PageHelperbird for Education: Accessibility for Schools & Districts
Helperbird for Education gives every student reading, writing, and accessibility tools. Built for K-12 and higher education.
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Review Helperbird's End User License Agreement (EULA) in plain English. What you can do with Helperbird, what you cannot, and what we pro...
PageHelperbird for Enterprise: Accessibility at Scale
Enterprise-grade accessibility for your organization. Priority support, SSO provisioning and tailored onboarding for teams of any size.
PageMake the Web more Accessible with Helperbird | Chrome, Firefox & Edge
Helperbird is a browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. It adds read aloud, dyslexia fonts, reading rulers and over 40 to...
FeatureAccessibility Profiles | One-Click Settings for Dyslexia, ADHD & More
Apply recommended accessibility settings in one click. Profiles for dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, Section 508, reading comfort, and motor a...
FeatureAccessibility Toolbar for Any Website | Chrome, Firefox, Edge & Safari
A floating Helperbird toolbar on every page. One click opens read aloud, dictionary, immersive reader, voice typing, reading ruler, and m...
FeatureLetter, Word & Line Spacing Extension | Improve Reading on Any Website
Adjust letter spacing, word spacing, and line height on any website. Makes text easier to read, especially for people with dyslexia or lo...
FeatureShow Alt Text & Link Descriptions on Hover | Chrome Extension
See image descriptions and link destinations when you hover. Understand images and check where links go before clicking.
FeatureText Statistics | Word Count and Reading Time in the Helperbird Notepad
See word count, reading time and twelve other figures for whatever you are writing in the Helperbird Notepad. Free, and built in.
FeatureAuto Scroll Extension | Hands-Free Scrolling for Any Website
Automatically scroll through any webpage at your preferred speed. Perfect for reading long articles or following along with text-to-speech.
FeatureRead It Later | Save Articles & Websites for Later Reading
Save articles and websites to read later. Keep all your saved content in one place, synced across devices. Works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox...
FeatureColor Blindness Support | Make Links Visible on Any Website
Helperbird's color blindness support features help users with color vision deficiency including protanopia and deuteranopia.
FeatureCustom Cursor Size | Make Your Cursor Bigger and Easier to See
Make your cursor larger and easier to spot on any website. Helpful for low vision or anyone who loses track of the cursor.
FeatureDictionary Extension | Look Up Words on Any Website
Helperbird dictionary feature helps with word meanings and definitions. Enhance reading comprehension instantly Support for all learners ...
FeatureNotepad (formerly Editor) | Take Notes in Your Browser
Write and edit notes directly in your browser. Export to Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Markdown, or plain text. Works on Chrome, Edge, Fir...
FeatureEquation Editor | Write & Dictate Maths on Any Site
Helperbird's Equation Editor lets you type LaTeX, tap an on-screen math keyboard, or dictate equations out loud, then read them aloud and...
FeatureFloating Button | One-Tap Access to Helperbird
Turn on the Helperbird floating button and a logo sits on every website you read. Click it and your reading and writing tools open on the...
FeatureFocus Ruler | Spotlight the Line You're Reading
The Focus Ruler dims the whole page except a clear band around the line you're reading, so distractions fade away. Customizable height, w...
FeatureChange Font Size on Any Website | Make Text Bigger or Smaller
Increase or decrease font size on any website. Make text easier to read without zooming the whole page. Free on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, an...
FeatureTranslate Any Website or PDF | Google Translate and AI Translation
Translate selected text in the Helperbird panel, or send the whole page to Google Translate. 64 languages, free on Chrome, Edge, Firefox ...
FeatureGrayscale Mode | Remove Color from Any Website
Turn any website grayscale to reduce visual distraction and eye strain. Remove color from web pages to focus on content.
FeatureHide Images & GIFs | Block Distracting Visuals on Any Website
Hide images, GIFs, or flashing content on any webpage. Focus on text without distractions. Safe for photosensitive users.
FeatureHigh Contrast Mode | Improve Text Visibility on Any Website
Apply high contrast themes to any website for better readability. Helpful for low vision, color blindness, and eye strain.
FeatureHighlight Menu | Quick Access to Text Tools When You Select Text
A popup menu appears when you highlight text, giving instant access to text-to-speech, dictionary, translation, and web search.
FeatureParagraph Borders | Visual Separation for Easier Reading
Add borders around paragraphs to break up walls of text. Makes it easier to track where you are while reading. Free on Chrome, Edge, Fire...
FeatureImmersive Reader for Any Website | Chrome, Firefox, Edge & Safari
Immersive Reader for Chrome improves reading comprehension. Includes dyslexia fonts, text-to-speech support Support for all learners and ...
FeatureAccessibility & Productivity Features
Explore 30+ accessibility features text-to-speech, dyslexia fonts, immersive reader, voice typing, reading mode on Chrome, Edge, Firefox ...
FeatureMaths Reader | Read Math Problems with Immersive Reader
Extract math problems from any screen and open them in Immersive Reader. Hear them read aloud in a clean, focused format.
FeatureMute Videos | Set the Volume of Any Video on a Page
Mute every video on a page, or set them to a comfortable level, without hunting for the player's own volume control.
FeatureNote Organizer - Manage Your Notes
View and manage all your notes, highlights, and sticky notes from Helperbird in one dashboard. Synced across devices, searchable, and exp...
FeatureOCR / Screenshot Reader | Extract Text from Images & Screenshots
Helperbird OCR extracts text from images and PDFs. Make scans and pictures readable and accessible Support for all learners and educators.
FeatureColor Overlay for Reading | Dyslexia & Irlen Syndrome Support
Helperbird overlay feature customizes page appearance. Apply reading guides, focus, colors for accessibility Support for all learners and...
FeatureParagraph Width Control | Narrow Text Columns for Easier Reading
Adjust how wide paragraphs are on any website. Narrower columns are easier to read and reduce eye strain. Free on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, ...
FeaturePDF Drawing Tools | Draw, Annotate & Mark Up Any PDF
Draw directly on PDFs with Helperbird's drawing tools - pen, shapes, arrows, and more. Highlight key sections, circle important details, ...
FeaturePDF Reader & Annotator | Use Helperbird Tools on Any PDF
Use Helperbird on PDFs - text-to-speech, highlighting, text boxes, drawing, and color overlays. Works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
FeatureQuick Print | Print Web Pages Without the Clutter
Quick Print has been removed from Helperbird. Press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac) to print any page, and use Reading Mode first to get clean, ad-...
FeaturePrivacy Protection | No Tracking, No Data Collection
Helperbird doesn't track you, store your data, or sell your information. COPPA and FERPA compliant for schools. No ads, no third-party tr...
FeatureReading Guide | A Line to Follow While You Read
A horizontal guide that follows your cursor, helping you keep your place while reading. Customizable color, width, and opacity.
FeatureReading Mode Extension | Remove Ads & Read Any Article Clean
Strip ads, pop-ups, and clutter from any webpage. Just the article, nothing else. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. Free to use.
FeatureSimplify Text | Make Complex Content Easier to Read
Simplify difficult text by adjusting the reading level. Breaks down complex sentences and replaces hard words with easier ones.
FeatureDyslexia Reading Ruler | Highlight Lines as You Read
A colored ruler that highlights the line you're reading, helping you focus and track your position. Customizable colors and sizes.
FeatureScreenshot Tool | Capture Any Part of a Webpage
Take screenshots of entire webpages or just selected areas. Save directly to your device. Free on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
FeatureKeyboard Shortcuts | Quick Access to Helperbird Features
Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly access Helperbird features like text-to-speech, reading mode, and more. Faster than clicking through me...
FeatureDyslexia Fonts - OpenDyslexic & Lexend
Switch to dyslexia-friendly fonts like OpenDyslexic and Lexend on any website. Better letter spacing, better readability. Free on all bro...
FeatureSpeech to Math | Dictate Maths, Chemistry & Physics
Dictate equations out loud with Helperbird's voice typing. Math, Chemistry, and Physics modes turn your speech into properly formatted no...
FeatureVoice Typing | Speak Instead of Type
Dictate text by speaking into your microphone for hands-free typing. Works in 40+ languages on Gmail, Google Docs, and web forms.
FeatureSpeed Reading | One Word at a Time for Faster Reading
Speed Reading has been removed from Helperbird. Learn what changed and how Reading Mode, Text to Speech, and Focus Ruler can help you rea...
FeatureSpelling & Grammar Checker | Catch Errors as You Type
Switch on your browser's own spell checker for every text box on a page. Grammar is a separate feature that corrects a whole passage when...
FeatureCustom Colors | Change Text, Background & Link Colors on Any Website
Override website colors to make text easier to read. Change background, text, and link colors to whatever works for you. Includes dyslexi...
FeatureSummarize Articles | Get Key Points in Bullet Form
Turn long articles into bullet-point summaries with one click. Get the main ideas without reading everything. Works on Chrome, Edge, Fire...
FeatureText Alignment | Left, Right, Center or Justified Text
Change text alignment on any website. Switch between left-aligned, right-aligned, centered, or justified text. Works on Chrome, Edge, Fir...
FeatureText to Speech for Chrome, Firefox & Edge | Read Aloud Any Website
Have any webpage, PDF, or document read aloud to you. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. Supports 90+ languages. Free to use.
FeatureWeb Highlighter | Highlight Text on Any Website or PDF
Highlight text on any website or PDF with multiple colors. Save your highlights and find them later. Works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and ...
FeatureWord Prediction | Smart Suggestions as You Type
Get word suggestions as you type anywhere online. Faster writing, fewer typos. Works in Google Docs, Gmail, and web forms.
FeatureWrite on PDFs | Add & Type Text Directly Into Any PDF
Type text directly onto any PDF with Helperbird. Add text boxes anywhere, format the text, or dictate it with your voice. Fill forms, add...
FeaturePage Zoom & Magnifier | Make Everything Bigger
Zoom in on any webpage to make text and images larger. Keeps your zoom level as you browse. Free on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
PageShare Your Feedback with Helperbird
Got an idea for Helperbird, or something that let you down? Tell us here. If a feature is broken, start with the support page, where the ...
PageFERPA Compliance for Schools and Districts
Helperbird is FERPA compliant. We don't access, collect, store, or disclose any education records. Ever.
Help GuideHow to Update Your Credit Card Information
Change the card that pays for your Helperbird Pro subscription in the billing portal, then fix a payment that has already failed so Pro f...
Help GuideHow to Use Your Subscription Key for Helperbird
Enter your Helperbird subscription key on the settings page, confirm that Pro unlocked, and change or remove the key later. Covers Chrome...
Help GuideHow to Manage Your Helperbird Pro Subscription
Check which Helperbird plan you are on, read what every subscription status in the Billing section means, and see what changes after you ...
Help GuideHow to Use the Helperbird PDF Reader
The Helperbird PDF Reader in one page. What it is, what each of the seven toolbar buttons does, what the reader cannot do, and which guid...
Help GuideHelperbird Help Center
Helperbird help center. Find tutorials, guides, and support for all accessibility features Support accessibility for everyone.
Help GuideGetting started guides
Install Helperbird, pin it, turn it on, and find out what each plan includes.
FeatureFeatures guides
Fonts, spacing, colors, overlays, rulers, read aloud, writing help and video controls: everything that changes how a page reads and how y...
Help GuideApps guides
The PDF Reader, Notes, Reading List, Dictionary, Notepad and Equation Editor.
Help GuideGoogle Workspace guides
The Docs, Slides and Sheets add-ons.
Help GuidePhones & tablets guides
Helperbird on iPhone, iPad and Android, including installing it in Safari and in mobile browsers.
Help GuideSettings guides
Things you set up once: language, sync, shortcuts, beta features and excluded sites.
Help GuideExams & locked devices guides
Locked mode, lockdown browsers, kiosk mode and exam accommodations.
Help GuideGuides for your situation guides
Whole workflows: as a teacher, at home, for dyslexia, for ADHD, writing essays.
Help GuideSchools & IT guides
Deploying and managing Helperbird across an organization.
Help GuidePrivacy & compliance guides
Where your data goes, what is never collected, and the compliance answers a procurement review asks for.
Help GuideAccount & billing guides
Subscriptions, keys, sign-in, refunds and vouchers.
Help GuideTroubleshooting guides
When something is not working the way it should.
PageLatest News and Press about Helperbird
Latest news and press about Helperbird. Read reviews and publications covering our accessibility tools Support accessibility for everyone.
PageYour Reading, Writing & Accessibility Assistant
Helperbird is a browser extension for reading and web accessibility. Dyslexia fonts, text-to-speech, reading mode, and 40+ tools. Free to...
PageMy Helperbird Pro Subscription Key
My Helperbird Pro Subscription key
PagePurchase Order for Helperbird | Get Started with Our Products
How to buy Helperbird for a school, team or district - purchase orders, invoices, quotes and what we need from you. Individual Pro starts...
PageHelperbird for Trainers - Free Pro and Partner Discounts
Helperbird Partners. Teachers and educators can sign up for free Pro access and resources Support accessibility for everyone.
PageHelperbird Pricing, the New Look
A clearer look at Helperbird pricing. The everyday tools are free, Pro is one honest yearly price, and schools get one site license that ...
PageHelperbird Pricing Plans | Affordable Accessibility Software
Helperbird pricing. A free tier with the everyday reading and writing tools, Pro for one person, and Pro Max site licences for schools an...
Legal & InfoPrivacy Policy
Helperbird's privacy policy. How we handle data, what we collect, our security practices, and your rights under FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and o...
PageHelperbird for Chrome - Accessibility Extension with Dyslexia Support
Helperbird for Chrome brings 40+ accessibility tools to your browser. Text-to-speech, dyslexia fonts, reading mode, and voice typing.
PageHelperbird for Edge - Accessibility & Dyslexia Support
Helperbird for Edge makes browsing accessible. Dyslexia support, reading mode, text-to-speech, and 40+ accessibility tools included.
PageHelperbird for Firefox - Web Accessibility
Helperbird for Firefox improves web accessibility. Text-to-speech, dyslexia fonts, reading mode, and voice typing. Free extension.
PageHelperbird for Google Docs & Slides
Helperbird adds a reading sidebar to Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. Translate, read aloud, Immersive Reader and a dyslexia font in one a...
PageHelperbird for iPad & iPhone | Safari Accessibility
Helperbird for iPad and Safari brings accessibility to iOS. Dyslexia fonts, text-to-speech, reading mode, and 40+ accessibility features.
PageHelperbird for Safari - Accessibility Extension for Mac, iPad & iPhone
Helperbird for Safari makes reading easier on Mac. Dyslexia fonts, text-to-speech, reading mode, and voice typing. Free extension.
PageHelperbird FAQ | Questions & Answers About Accessibility Software
Find answers to common Helperbird questions. Learn about features, pricing, installation, and troubleshooting for accessibility support.
PageHow to Redeem Your Helperbird Pro Voucher
Redeem your Helperbird Pro voucher with our easy step-by-step guide. Apply coupon codes and unlock premium features instantly.
Legal & InfoRefund policy
Learn about Helperbird's refund policy. Full refunds, partial credits, and customer support available for your peace of mind.
PageReviews for Helperbird - See What Our Users Say
Real reviews from people who use Helperbird every day. Read what they say about the dyslexia fonts, immersive reader, voice typing and te...
PageContact Helperbird Sales Team
Chat with Helperbird sales for enterprise and education solutions. Get pricing, demos, and support for your organization's accessibility ...
PageSearch Helperbird - Find Features, Help Guides, and Pages
Search Helperbird.com for features, help guides, blog articles, product pages and resources. Find everything in one place.
Legal & InfoSecurity at Helperbird | How We Protect Your Data
How Helperbird protects your data. Learn about our security scans, audits, infrastructure, compliance, and data handling practices.
PageSitemap and list of pages for Helperbird
Helperbird website sitemap. Browse all our products, features, help guides, blog posts, and company pages in one organized resource.
Legal & InfoOur Standards - Helperbird's Commitment to Quality and Accessibility
Helperbird's quality and accessibility standards. We follow WCAG 2.2 guidelines for inclusive browser extensions and accessibility tools.
PageThank you for purchasing Helperbird Pro
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PageHelperbird Support & Help | Contact Our Accessibility Team
Helperbird not working, Pro locked, or a question about billing? Start with the guide that fixes it, then message the support team if you...
PageSurvey for Helperbird
Share your thoughts about Helperbird through our survey. Help us understand your needs and improve our accessibility tools.
PageFree Helperbird Stickers & Swag
Get free Helperbird stickers and branded swag. Celebrate accessibility and show your support for our accessibility tools.
Legal & InfoTerms of Service
Read Helperbird's Terms of Service in plain English. What you can do, what we promise, and how we keep everything fair and safe.
PageTestimonials & Reviews for Helperbird
Read real reviews of Helperbird from teachers, parents, assistive technology specialists and everyday readers. Search them by word to fin...
PageHelperbird Tutorials - Master Reading, Writing, and Learning Tools
Learn Helperbird with our video tutorials. Master reading mode, text-to-speech, dyslexia fonts, and other accessibility features.
PageWhat's new in Helperbird
See what's new in Helperbird. Browse our complete changelog for new features, bug fixes, and improvements across all versions.
PageCustomer Stories & Case Studies
Read Helperbird customer stories and case studies. Discover how organizations and individuals use our accessibility tools to succeed.
PageWelcome to Helperbird | Get Started with Accessibility Tools
Welcome to Helperbird. Get started with our reading and accessibility tools. Free Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari extension.
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