Immersive Reader, a learning tool to help individuals with dyslexia and dysgraphia, along with making reading on any device easier is also available in Microsoft OneNote.
How to Use Immersive Reader in OneNote
- Open the OneNote desktop or web application.
- Select View in the toolbar.
- Select Immersive Reader.
- To listen from a certain point on your page, select that word.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Immersive Reader
- Up/down arrow scrolls line by line
- Page up/page down scrolls screen by screen
- Left/right arrow goes to previous/next page in your OneNote Notebook
- Esc key closes the reader or menu
- Tab advances to the next control in Immersive Reader settings
- Space selects the current tool
Immersive Reader Options
Text Options
With text options, you can:
- Change text size
- Reduce crowding between letters
- Change the font
- Change background color
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech controls grammar highlighting and helps readers understand complex sentences.
Reading Preferences
Use Line Focus, Picture Dictionary, Translate, and Reading Coach for better focus and reading comprehension.
Voice Options
Control Read Aloud settings by modifying the speed and voice of the speaker
Line Focus
Line Focus enables readers to narrow the focus of their reading experience by highlighting sets of one, three, or five lines within their chosen material in Immersive Reader.
Picture Dictionary
Picture Dictionary gives you the ability to select any word, hear it read out loud, and see an image depicting the word.
Translate
Translate lets you change the text you're reading from one language to another.
Reading Coach
Reading Coach allows you to practice reading out loud, provides a report on your reading speed and accuracy, then identifies the five words you struggled with most and provides a supported opportunity to practice the words again.
