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Texthelp Read and Write 4 Gold for MAC
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| Read & Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC is designed to provide literacy support for Apple MAC Users of all ages and abilities who need help with their reading and writing. The software takes the form of a flexible toolbar that integrates with MS Word 2008 and Safari. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC is the most user-friendly, yet comprehensive toolbar available to assist students with reading and writing difficulties. | |
System Requirements
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Product Code - 85487
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| Key Features Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Screenshot Reader Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's new screenshot reader will read any 'locked' PDF document or inaccessible text. The text can be read in the document or in MS Word. Users simply click the screenshot reader icon and drag their mouse over any inaccessible text they wish to read. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Screen Masking Visual impairments commonly associated with dyslexia can be aided by coloured acetates or tinting. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC incorporates unique screen tinting options to suit individual preferences. Screen masking, the ability to block out any text not being read, is also available as a valuable concentration aid. Options include: Whole screen tinting - tint the screen to block out any text not being read Mouse Spotlight - highlight the area under the mouse pointer Underline - underline the mouse pointer The transparency of the underline and tinting can be adjusted to suit the User's needs, while the colours can be defined. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Talking Dictionary Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC has a Talking Dictionary that can be used to provide definitions and alternative words. Having access to a dictionary feature is essential in developing literacy and vocabulary skills as it gives the User confidence to expand their vocabulary and develop their writing style. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Study Skills Tools Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC has very easy-to-use aids to help you with studying. Often when reading notes, books or journals we use coloured markers to highlight pieces of text which are of particular relevance to the subject we are studying. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Scanning Textbooks can be a real hurdle for students with dyslexia. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC allows users to convert paper-based documents and PDF files into on-screen text at the click of a button. The software now benefits from ABBYY Fine Reader for highly accurate Optical Character Recognition (OCR) - the translation of text images into readable text. Once imported, all of the other support features in the software can be used such as having text read aloud or using the talking dictionary. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC allows users to scan into PDF, MS Word, HTML or Read&Write GOLD. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Speech Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's text-to-speech features offer a simple and accurate way to read documents. Texthelp's selection of human-sounding voices ensure that users have the best listening experience. The result of this is that Users will develop their literacy skills and enjoy greater independence. Each word is highlighted as it is spoken to aid comprehension and users can also enable the software to read each word as they type if required. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Phonetic Spell Checker Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC has an advanced Phonetic Spell Checker that has been developed by educators and dyslexia experts to ensure that even the most unusual spelling errors are recognised. Mirror letters and phonetic errors are among those identified. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's spell checker will correct even more spelling mistakes than before. Corrections are based on the User's own spelling patterns. Dictionary definitions of the suggested corrections can be read aloud. This enables Users to build their vocabulary and confidence. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Homophone Support Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's Homophone Checker identifies and highlights like-sounding words. It suggests audible definitions and replacements, helping the User to apply the right word within the context of their work. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC will check your document and highlight all homophones. You can verify each homophone by reading the definitions aloud. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Word Prediction Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's Word Prediction is one of the most powerful prediction tools available. It will not only predict one word ahead, but it will intuitively learn curriculum-based vocabulary. The software is designed to help with accuracy whilst reducing the number of key strokes that are required. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC now has faster phonetic prediction. Prediction suggestions are based on the letters typed and also on the previous word. The software learns prediction patterns from new, correctly spelt words and also from text copied to the clipboard. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Safari Web Highlighting Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC has the ability to read web pages from Safari. The User simply hovers their mouse over the text and it will be read aloud in a human-sounding voice. The words are highlighted as the text is read to reinforce comprehension Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Daisy Reader The Daisy Book reader makes it possible for Daisy Books to be read aloud and is particularly useful for people with visual impairments or those who struggle to read long passages of text. The Daisy Book reader benefits from Texthelp's dual colour highlighting, a technique which has proven to increase comprehension levels among struggling readers. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC PDF Aloud Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's PDF Aloud is the most accurate PDF reader available to students, helping Users to access lecture notes and academic reports. PDF Aloud enables students to take tests and sit exams online with the aid of speech feedback. PDF Aloud is a plug-in which allows text to be read aloud directly from within Adobe reader. Users can either select text and click Play on the PDF toolbar, or the 'click and speak' button allows users to navigate to the exact part of the text they wish to read. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Fact Mapper Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC now offers a Fact Mapper tool which allows users to produce a visual representation of ideas online. This is particularly useful when brainstorming, revising or drafting work. The Fact Map can be illustrated with images from the Fact Mapper image library and when completed, it can be exported from the web browser to MS Word. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Speech Maker Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC has the ability to convert any text that users select into a sound file. Users can listen to it later on their iPod or MP3 player. It is very simple to use. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC allows the conversion of text to MP3 or AIFF files. The audible text in Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC can be saved to the User's media player. Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC Translator Read&Write 4 GOLD FOR MAC's Translator translates words from English into Spanish, French, German or Italian. This is an ideal tool for ESL (English as a second language) students who wish to quickly check the meaning of an English word in their own language. The word can be read aloud in the selected language to reinforce meaning. It is necessary to have online access to use this feature. |
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