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Read&Write

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Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments, and proofreading written work.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Read & Write can be installed as an extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. To do so, please follow . 

    If you need further assistance, please contact assistivetech@csueastbay.edu.

  • Some features on the toolbar do require internet access. While Read&Write for Google Chrome is a browser extension that requires the internet for most features, text to speech can still be used offline. In the case of using the desktop versions of Read&Write for Windows and Mac, only a few features require the internet.

  • Read&Write works best on websites with a lot of text, emails, Canvas, Google Docs, etc. For PDFs, we recommend you use OrbitNote.

  • Yes, Read&Write does read ePubs. 

    However, to use Read&Write with ePub files, you will need to use the website:  while using your Read&Write Google Chrome Extension.

    If you need further support, please reach out to our office at assistivetech@csueastbay.edu or (510) 885-4366.

  • Contact us at assistivetech@csueastbay.edu or (510) 885-4366 if you would like training or troubleshooting support.

    In addition, you may also visit  for more information.