Read&Write
Read, write, and study your way
Read&Write provides tools to help you read, write, research, and study more effectively throughout your college experience. Whether you're reviewing course materials, writing assignments, or preparing for exams, Read&Write offers flexible support to help you understand information, organize your ideas, and express your knowledge with confidence.
With features like text-to-speech, highlighting, speech-to-text, and vocabulary support, you can personalize how you engage with academic content and find the tools that work best for you.
After exploring this guide, you'll be able to:
- Choose, install, and open the version of Read&Write that fits your device and coursework
- Identify the reading, writing, and study tools that match your academic needs
- Apply Read&Write tools to readings, research, assignments, and exam prep
Version options
Read&Write is available across different devices and platforms, so you can choose the version that best supports your coursework. Explore the options below to find the right fit for how and where you learn.
Choose and install the right version
Which describes you and your work environment?
Chrome
- Do most of your coursework online, in your LMS, on websites, or in Google Docs or Word online
- Use Google Chrome as your main browser, whether your college uses Google or Microsoft 365
- Want reading, writing, and study tools built right into your browser
Edge
- Use Microsoft Edge as your main browser
- Your college uses Microsoft 365 for email, files, and coursework
- Want tools that fit into the Microsoft apps you already use
Windows and Mac
- Prefer installed software over browser-based tools
- Write and study in desktop programs such as Microsoft Word
- Need to work offline or where internet access is limited
iOS and Android
- Do most of your coursework on an iPad, tablet, or phone
- Prefer touch-based tools for reading and writing
- Want to study on the go, away from your computer
Not sure which version to choose?
If you primarily complete coursework online, Read&Write for Chrome is a great place to start. If you use Microsoft Edge, work with downloaded documents, or prefer studying on a mobile device, explore the other versions to find the best fit for your needs.
Installation
Choose a version below to install Read&Write.
After installing:
- Sign in with your campus email address
- Open the toolbar
- Open a reading passage or assignment and try Text-to-Speech first
Note: Features may vary by version and device.
Deployment Wizard
Need help getting started?
Answer a few quick questions and we'll show you exactly what to install.
Feature exploration
Explore Read&Write's tools to discover how they can support reading, writing, research, and studying. Select a feature to see what it does and watch it in action.
Feature availability varies by version.
Read and comprehend
+ 4 more
Improve focus
+ 2 more
Research and organize
+ 2 more
Write and revise
Study and review
Feature application
See how Read&Write’s tools work together on everyday academic tasks. Try each activity with a reading passage or assignment from one of your current courses.
- Read and comprehend academic content
Use Read&Write to make lengthy or complex course readings more manageable.
Try these features:
- Text-to-Speech: listen to a reading while you follow along
- Hover Speech: hear text on course websites and library databases
- Screenshot Reader: hear text in charts and slide images
- Dictionary and Translator: clarify unfamiliar terms
Put it into practice: Open a reading from your LMS. Listen to the first section, use Screenshot Reader on one chart or image, and look up two unfamiliar terms.
- Improve focus and retention
Personalize how you view and interact with digital content to reduce distractions and stay engaged with course materials.
Try these tools:
- Screen Masking: reduce visual distractions and help you focus on specific sections of text
- Simplify Page: remove unnecessary content from webpages
- Text-to-Speech: listen while following along with written content
- Dictionary: clarify unfamiliar words without interrupting your reading
- Rewordify: simplify complex academic language and make challenging text easier to retain
Put it into practice: Open a webpage assigned for one of your courses. Use Simplify Page to remove distractions, adjust Screen Masking to focus on a section, and listen to the text using Text-to-Speech. Experiment with the settings to find what works best for you.
- Research and organize information
Use Read&Write to gather important information, organize research, and create study materials for assignments and projects.
Try these tools:
- Highlighting: identify key arguments, evidence, and supporting details
- Collect Highlights: bring information from multiple sources into one document
- Vocabulary List: organize important academic terms and definitions
- Text-to-Speech: review collected information
- Voice Notes: record spoken thoughts, explanations, or reminders while reviewing course materials
Put it into practice: Open a course reading or research source. Highlight important information, collect your highlights into a study document, and use Voice Notes to capture your thoughts or questions about the material.
- Write and revise academic assignments
Use Read&Write at each stage of the writing process.
Try these tools:
Prewrite
- Text-to-Speech: listen to sources; Highlighting and Collect Highlights to gather evidence
Draft
- Talk&Type: get ideas down; Word Prediction to find the right word
Revise
- Text-to-Speech: hear your draft and check clarity and flow
Edit
- Check It: catch spelling and grammar errors
Put it into practice: Open a draft of an essay or discussion post. Use Talk&Type to add an idea, then listen to the whole draft with Text-to-Speech. Run Check It before you submit.
- Study and prepare for exams
Use Read&Write to review course materials, reinforce important concepts, and create personalized study resources.
Try these tools:
- Highlighting: identify important concepts and information
- Collect Highlights: create organized study notes
- Vocabulary List: review key terms and definitions
- Audio Maker: turn supported text into audio files for listening on the go
Put it into practice: Choose a chapter or reading from an upcoming exam. Highlight important concepts, collect your highlights into a study document, and create a vocabulary list of key terms. Use Audio Maker to create an audio version of supported study content for additional review.
- Study on the go
Make use of commutes, walks, and short breaks.
Try these tools:
- Audio Maker: turn readings into MP3s
- Voice Notes: capture ideas when typing isn't practical
Put it into practice: Turn this week's assigned reading into an MP3 with Audio Maker, then listen to it before class.
Your next steps
Start by choosing one or two tools to use with your current coursework, then explore additional features as your needs change. Revisit this guide and the resources provided anytime you need a refresher.
If you receive accommodations through your campus accessibility or disability services office, reach out to them for support or questions specific to their academic requirements.
Explore our support articles for troubleshooting steps to common issues.
Contact our Customer Support team for personalized help with Everway solutions.
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