GuideHow to use Reader Mode

How to use Reader Mode in Google Chrome & Firefox and Microsoft Edge using Helperbird for free.

Steps

  • Visit the website you want to use the Reader mode feature on.
  • Open Helperbird.
  • Under the "Content Adjustments", you will see a Reader Mode option
  • Click "Reader Mode"
  • A dropdown menu will show.
  • Clicking the switch to on, will enable Reader Mode and will remove all the un needed content and ads on the page.
  • To change the theme to a dark mode, just click the dropdown menu and select the theme you want.
  • To turn it off, just click the toggle switch until it says off.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Helperbird?
Helperbird is your all in one accessibility extension that gives you the features to make the web more accessible and productive. Providing you text to speech, OCR, dyslexia support, dictation, immersive reader, overlays, annotate any website, picture dictionary, Reader mode, and more.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. When you pay for a year upfront, you’ll get two months free. We also offer discounts for students.
How do I login ?
We use the email your logged into Google Chrome or your browser. Suppose you need to update your email. Just contact us.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes we do. You can either contact support or visit our purchase orders page
Do I need a student email for the student pricing
Yes, we are doing the honour system here. We will follow up to ask for confirmation you are a student.
Can we cancel at any time?
There's no minimum contract for Helperbird — cancel at any time without penalty or hassle. If you prepaid for a year, we'll refund any unused months. To cancel, open up the app, go to the subscription option, and click cancel.
Why are we charging for this?
The $6.99 per month is to support the cost of the development of new and upcoming features. We also do a yearly subscription for $60.00 as this is a one-person team.
What browsers does Helperbird run on?
Currently Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Edge. Coming soon on macOS Safari extension and iPad.
I have a suggestion!
Excellent I would love to hear about it! Email [email protected] with your suggestion.
Does Helperbird and OpenDyslexic work on Google Docs?
Yes! Google Docs currently doesn't support some fonts like OpenDyslexic. So we built CSS and support for these fonts.
What if I have more questions?
We'd be happy to answer them.