The right technology could change the way you read. These programmes can take the stress out of your reading and increase your efficiency and productivity.
Microsoft Immersive Reader
Immersive Reader is a tool available in Word, OneNote and Outlook which can all be downloaded using your Office 365 account. It will read documents, emails or lecture notes back in a choice of voices and speeds. Readability can be enhanced by changing the font, size, spacing and background colour. Along with this, focus mode can act as a reading ruler to help you keep track of where you are when reading.
Help & how to get started:
Microsoft Immersive Reader is a tool for Microsoft Word, Teams and OneDrive. It can be accessed via Office 365, to download 365 programs for PC or Mac:
- Log in to Office 365
- Your username is your Imperial username followed by @ic.ac.uk: abc123@ic.ac.uk
- Your password is your Imperial password
ColorVeil
ColorVeil allows you to add a colour filter over your screen to help minimise eye strain and improve readability. It works across all applications and allows you to customise the colour and opacity.
Help & how to get started:
- Colorveil can be downloaded from the ColorVeil web page.