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Read&Write Toolbar

Read&Write by texthelp is a literacy toolbar designed to support diverse ways of interacting with text and help you gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research. The application seamlessly integrates with Microsoft applications, PDFs, e-mail, the Internet, and other software.

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How to Access

Read&Write is available for download for PC/Mac, as browser extensions, and mobile apps, and it can be accessed through the UNCG Citrix Workspace/My Cloud app.

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Downloads

Read&Write is available for Windows, Mac, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge as browser extensions, and as iPad and Android apps. Visit the Read&Write Download Website to download your desired version.

Once the application is installed, launch the Read&Write tool, select Sign in with Microsoft, and log in using your UNCG credentials.

Guides/Tutorials

FAQ

Read&Write seamlessly integrates with Microsoft applications, PDFs, email, the Internet, and other UNCG-supported software. With over 20 tools available, you can:

  • Hear text read aloud to improve reading comprehension, with a choice of natural voices.
  • Understand unfamiliar words with text and picture dictionaries.
  • Highlight and copy text from documents and web pages to create study guides, outlines or complete assignments.
  • Supports writing skills with word prediction.
  • Turn text from documents and web pages into MP3 sound files for listening on the move.
  • Check writing mistakes with proofreading tools.

For more information visit: Read&Write Toolbar

The university has Accessible Technology options available through campus computer labs, via download, or from the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS). For more information visit the OARS Accessible Technology webpage or contact OARS directly at 336.334.5440 or via email at oars@uncg.edu.

Discover web accessibility support services and educational resources available to all faculty, staff, and students at UNCG’s Accessibility website, through the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS), or reach out to our Digital Accessibility team.

Instructor Training

Group, one-on-one, or virtual sessions are available to faculty on workshops.uncg.edu. If you cannot find what you’re looking you can request training.

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Technical Support

ITS 6-TECH Service Desk

1400 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC 27412
Email: 6-TECH@uncg.edu
Technical Support: (336) 256-TECH (8324) 

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Read&Write Support Documentation

Read&Write DSA Academy (includes application tour, installation instructions, how-to articles, FAQ, and more.)

Privacy and Accessibility

Last Updated: February 26, 2025