Recite me user guide
Screen Reader
The following will guide you on how to use the Recite Me toolbar to read text aloud.
Back: Rewind to the previous paragraph of text
Play: Click the play button to read the text aloud
Forward: Skip forward to the next paragraph of text
- All content read aloud in a natural voice.
- 35 different language options.
- Speed controls and Word by Word highlighting for total customisation.
- MP3 download to listen to content offline.
Reading
Colour, Ruler and Mask
Colour: Change the background, text, and link colours
Ruler: Click to enable the reading ruler
Screen Mask: Will create a letterbox for focused viewing of a section of the page
Dictionary, Translation, and Magnifier
Dictionary: Highlight and click on this to view the definition of the word
Translation: Translate text into a different language
Magnifier: Click and drag the magnifying glass to magnify text on the screen
Text Options
Decrease: This will decrease the text size
Font: You can change the font that displays on the page
Increase: This will increase the text size
Margins, pain text mode, and download audio
Text mode: Remove images to view content in plain text mode
Margins: Change the text dimensions by narrowing the width of the text column
Download audio: Highlight the text then click the button to download the text as an audio file
Settings
Settings: Adjust your Recite Me toolbar settings
Reset: This will restore the default settings
User guide: This will give you an overview of the Recite Me toolbar features
Keyboard shortcuts
Tab- To move to the next toolbar button.
Shift+Tab- To go backward
Spacebar- To select a button and to change toggles
CTRL + Right - play next element
CTRL + Left - Play previous element
CTRL + ALT+ P- play the current element
CTRL + ALT + F - show font menu
CTRL+ ALT + C- show theme menu
CTRL + R - Enable/Disable ruler
CTRL + D - Enable/Disable dictionary
CTRL + L - Show translation languages
CTRL + X - Enable/Disable text-only mode
CTRL + M - Show page margin settings
CTRL + Shift + O - Show/Disable settings menu
CTRL + S - Save settings
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to download anything to enable Recite Me?
No. Recite Me is cloud-based software so there is no need to install anything on your computer.
How do I launch the Recite Me toolbar?
To Launch the Recite Me Web accessibility toolbar you will need to click on the 'Accessibiltiy tools" button on the right hand side of the top navigation bar. This will then launch the toolbar, which will appear at the top of the page.
How do I disable the Auto-Read?
To disable the auto read you need to click on the button marked "Settings". This will give you a list of 3 functions to choose from. You need to click on the bottom to the Right of the option marked "autoplay" this will then disable auto-read.
Does Recite Me work across different operating systems and mobile devices?
Yes. Our software on multiple devices and operating systems including Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows devices.
Can I save my settings?
Yes. Once a user creates an account, they can save their settings, so your website appears exactly as they need it every time they visit.
How do I change the language?
To change the language of the website that you are viewing you need to select the button marked "Languages". This will then produce a drop-down list of all the languages that Recite offers translation to. Find the language that you want from the list and press on it, the site will then be converted to that language.
How do I create an MP3?
To create an MP3 first turn of the AutoPlay option located within the setting button. Highlight the section of text that you wish to create into an MP3. Once highlighted select the MP3 button from the toolbar. You will then see a message telling you that your file is being created. Once created you will see the file appear ready at the bottom of the web page. You can now either listen to the file created or save it to a location of your choice.
How do I turn Recite Me off?
To Close the Recite toolbar simply click on the icon marked "Close" to the right of the Toolbar.
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If you have any questions about Recite Me you can contact them via email at info@reciteme.com or visit the recite me website for more information.
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