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How to Use Reading Mode on an iPhone or iPad

How to enable reader view in iOS and iPadOS

By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 12, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section How Do I Turn On Reading Mode? How Do I Get Out of Reading Mode? Is Reading Mode on iPhone or iPad? Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know

Enter Reading Mode on a web page > aA in the address bar > Show Reader or Show Reader View.To exit Reading Mode, tap aA in the address bar > Hide Reader or Hide Reader View.Customize Reading Mode settings by entering Reading Mode > tap aA > choose color, font, and font size. Reading Mode on the iPhone and iPad strips out ads and adjusts how web pages look to let you focus on reading the most important content. Here's how to turn Reading Mode on and off. Reading Mode is only available in the Safari web browser.

How Do I Turn on Reading Mode on My iPhone or iPad

The steps to turn on Reading Mode (aka Reader) are the same on the iPhone and iPad. To get a reading-optimized view of a web page, just follow these steps: Load the web page you want to view in Reading Mode. When the page has loaded, the address bar may display Reader Available. If so, tap it.
Reading Mode is not supported by all websites. So, this prompt may not appear. Even if you follow the next step, you might not be able to use Reader if the site blocks it. If you don't tap the Reader Available text before it disappears, tap aA in the menu bar. Tap Show Reader or Show Reader View. The page reformats to a high-contrast, reading-friendly version. You're now in Reading Mode. You can control how Reader looks to better match your preferences. To do this, enter reading mode and tap aA in the address bar. Choose the background color for the page, the font for the text, and make the text larger or smaller. These settings persist across other Reading Mode sessions until you change them.

How Do I Get My iPhone or iPad Out of Reading Mode

If your iPhone or iPad is in reading mode and you're ready to get out, the steps are simple. Just tap aA in the address bar and then tap Hide Reader or Hide Reader View. This returns you back to the standard view of the web page.

Is There a Reading Mode on iPhone or iPad

The iPhone operating system (iOS) has supported a reading-centric view in Safari for many years. Over time, it's been added to the iPad and Mac. Reading Mode provides the following benefits: Removes ads. Creates a high-contrast reading experience to improve focus and comprehension. Improves accessibility for people with visual or cognitive impairments. Allows customization of background color, font, and font size for more comfortable reading. Allows Reader to be set as the default for a given website by enabling Reading Mode > Website Settings > Use Reader Automatically. FAQ How do I clear Reading List items in Safari? On a Mac, press Control + Command + 2 in Safari to pull up the Reading List sidebar. Right-click the one to delete, and then select Remove Item. In the same menu, you can select Clear All Items to delete the entire Reading List. On an iPhone tap the History icon in Safari (it's shaped like a book), and then choose the icon shaped like spectacles to open Reading List. On the iPad, select the menu in the top left and then select Reading List. Swipe left on a link to remove it, or choose Edit to pick multiple sites. How do I make Safari go into Dark Mode? Safari matches your system's settings for Dark Mode, so if you turn it on for macOS or iOS, it will be on for the browser. Sites compatible with Reader Mode will display articles with a dark background when this setting is on. 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 View Blurred Text on Websites How to Use Lockdown Mode on iPhone How to Use Safari Extensions on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch How to Control F on iPad How to Switch to Desktop Mode on iPhone How to Change the Font Size on Kindle How to Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge How to Activate the iPhone Debug Console or Web Inspector How to Use Lockdown Mode on iPad How to Save a Web Page as a PDF in Safari on the Mac The Best Web Browsers for the iPad How to Use Spotlight Search on Your iPhone or iPad How to Set up and Use iCloud on the iPad 3 Ways to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone How to Activate and Use Responsive Design Mode in Safari How to Use Opera Mini for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch 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