This article will guide you on the
use of different tools available in the
immersive reader tab in Microsoft
Word.
The Immersive reader is a tool in
office products which supports reading and
writing competencies. It allows the user
choice on how they wish to experience a
document. Allowing the user to listen to text
read aloud, customizing the colour and
modifying the space between sentences
etc.
To access the Immersive
Reader:
- Open the Word Document
- Select the View tab, then select Immersive Reader. A new view will display for the Immersive Reader.
Immersive Reader
Tools
- Column Width - Changes the line length, to improve focus and comprehension
- Page Colour - Can make the text more legible and easier to scan, resulting in less eye strain.
- Line Focus - Depending on
the users choice, focuses on either
1,2,3 or 5 lines in the text. Reducing
distraction so
that you can
move through a
document line by
line.
- Text Spacing - Increases the spacing between words, characters and lines.
- Syllables - shows breaks between syllables, to improve word recognition and pronunciation.
- Read Aloud - Highlights each word in the document and reads them aloud to you.
Read Aloud
Settings
- Reading Speed: Use the drag
function to control the reading
speed.
- Voice Selection: Choose the voice
which best suits you from the
dropdown, Select the voice and
press Play to hear
it.
- Exit Read aloud by clicking on the X.
