Read&Write FAQ's
Read&Write FAQ's
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- I am signed into Google using my deltalearns.ca account, but the extension is not appearing.
The only browser that will work with Read&Write is the Chrome Browser. On Macs and Windows machines you will also need to log into the browser to access the extension. This video will help explain the solution.
2. The Read and Write extension is not appearing?
2. The Read and Write extension is not appearing?
You are either not signed into Chrome, or have not signed in with your @deltalearns.ca google account to both Google and Chrome (see video).
3. Read&Write appeared as an extension, but the tools are not working.
3. Read&Write appeared as an extension, but the tools are not working.
Ensure that the permissions have been “allowed”. As you use a number of tools you will be required to select your @deltalearns account, and select “Allow” when making use of them for the first time.
If the Permission dialogue box is not visible, it may be hidden behind the browser window. If it still cannot be seen, sign out of Chrome and sign back in.
4. When the extension, or a tool is clicked on nothing occurs.
4. When the extension, or a tool is clicked on nothing occurs.
Try Refreshing the browser. This clears up most problems you may encounter using Read&Write.
5. How do I install Read&Write for Mac on my Mac
5. How do I install Read&Write for Mac on my Mac
Read&Write for Mac can be installed using the Delta School District Self Service app.
Self Service - Install6. I have scanned a document at the photocopier, in my drive it says it is a PDF, but the Read&Write tools do not work on it.
6. I have scanned a document at the photocopier, in my drive it says it is a PDF, but the Read&Write tools do not work on it.
Most documents that are scanned are not true PDF’s, but there is a way to make them full accessible by using a OCR converter. Both Mac’s and Windows Machine can now install Read & Write which has a built in converter. The videos below demonstrate the process:
Mac How to Video How to PDF
Windows How to Video
7. Can the features on the toolbar be turned on/off or reordered?
7. Can the features on the toolbar be turned on/off or reordered?
This can be done by the user, or the teacher. The teacher can only control these features if the student is enrolled in a Google Classroom they created.
Students:
The user can do this by selecting settings on the toolbar, and then going into Features. Tools can be turned off, or on (using the toggle switch), and the features can be reordered (using the cursor to move them).
Teacher
Students must be enrolled in a Google Classroom the teacher has created to be able to control the features available to the student. By going to https://datadesk.texthelp.com teachers can login to set the features available for either the entire class, or individual students. To learn how to control which features students have access to please watch this short video.
8. When using text to speech, the speech output is too quick and difficult to understand. Can it be made to speak slower?
8. When using text to speech, the speech output is too quick and difficult to understand. Can it be made to speak slower?
On the far right if the toolbar select the three horizontal dots, and then options. This gives you access to many of the settings, include the speed at which the text is read. To change the speed settings for speech, from options select speech, and slide the speed to the desired speed (between 30 -35 is recommended).
Changes to other features including predictive text, language and screen masking can also be made in Options.
9. Can I make Read&Write the default PDF reader?
9. Can I make Read&Write the default PDF reader?
Yes Read&Write can become your default user. This is done in your Drive Settings.
Go to Drive
Select Settings
Select Manage Apps
Look for Read&Write for google Chrome and place a check by Use by Default
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