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How to Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge
Get rid of all the distractions as you read
By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox What to Know
Go to website in Edge browser > select Immersive Reader icon or press Ctrl+Shift+R.Click Immersive Reader icon or press Ctrl+Shift+R again to turn off.Hover at top of screen to view settings for Text Preferences, Reading Preferences, or Grammar Tools. This article explains how to use Immersive Reader (formerly Reading View) on Microsoft Edge version 8.10 and newer in Windows 10. How to Turn On Immersive Reader
When active, Immersive Reader makes the content you're reading the focal point in the browser. To switch to Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge: Open Microsoft Edge. Go to a website that has the content you want to read, such as a news site. Select the Immersive Reader icon, which looks like a book with a speaker on it, on the right side of the address bar. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+R. If the icon is missing or greyed out, the web page doesn't support the Immersive Reader feature. Select the Immersive Reader icon again (or press Ctrl+Shift+R) to turn off Immersive Reader. When using this feature, the Immersive Reader icon turns blue, and Microsoft Edge reformats the web page to improve its readability and removes navigation elements. The page is formatted to fit the window, and graphics are replaced with an icon and alt text describing the image. To have Immersive Reader read the web page to you, move the cursor to the top of the browser window or right-click anywhere on the page, and then select Read aloud. How to Change Immersive Reader Settings
You can tweak some Immersive Reader settings to provide a better experience. To customize the settings, complete the following steps while Immersive Reader is turned on: Hover at the top of the page to view the Immersive Reader settings. Go to Text preferences, then move the Text size slider to increase or decrease the font size. You can also adjust the text spacing. Under Page themes, select a background color for easier reading. Go to Reading preferences, then use the Line focus setting to help you focus on one, three, or five lines at a time. Go to Grammar tools, then turn on Syllables to split words into syllables. You can also color-code the nouns, verbs, and adjectives on the page. When you're finished customizing the Immersive Reader settings, select the page to continue reading. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Widgets in Windows 11 How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android How to View Blurred Text on Websites How to Use Web Notes in Microsoft Edge How to Use Microsoft Word How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge How to Clear the Cache in IE11 How to Print From Microsoft Edge How to Fix It When YouTube Comments Aren't Showing Up How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Hyperlink in Word Documents Search History: How to View or Delete It How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Google Chrome How to Print a Web Page How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies