Microsoft Immersive Reader
Microsoft Immersive Reader is designed to enhance reading comprehension and accessibility within Microsoft applications, including Word, OneNote, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and more. Immersive Reader supports language learners and individuals with learning differences like dyslexia. By providing features such as text decoding, translation, and read-aloud capabilities, Immersive Reader helps users improve their reading and writing skills, build confidence, and achieve better learning outcomes.
The Immersive Reader makes text content in Quercus more accessible and easier to read. It is supported in the following areas of your course: Individual Assignments, Pages, and the Syllabus. In those areas, you’ll see the Microsoft Immersive Reader button in the page header- the image below shows the button on a Quercus Assignment page:
Where can I get more support?
How to Get Started
At the University of Toronto, Quercus (the local version of Canvas) has Immersive Reader enabled by default for all user accounts. This means you should be able to access it without needing to turn it on manually.
To use Immersive Reader in Quercus, follow these steps:
- Navigate to a Supported Area: Immersive Reader is available in Individual Assignments, Pages, and the Syllabus.
- Look for the Immersive Reader Button in the page header of these areas. It is typically located in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Instructions
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Accessing Immersive Reader in Microsoft Apps
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Accessing Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge
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Text Preferences
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Grammar Options
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Reading Preferences
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Read Alou
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Exiting Immersive Reader
Guides
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Microsoft Training
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Immersive Reader Documentation for Quercus (Canvas)
Last Modified:
14 August, 2024
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