{"id":478,"date":"2021-10-18T13:23:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T18:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtest.brandonu.ca\/accessibility-services\/?page_id=478"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:08:28","slug":"texthelp-read-write","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/assistive-technology\/texthelp-read-write\/","title":{"rendered":"Read&amp;Write and OrbitNote"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Read&amp;Write is a versatile literacy support toolbar that helps you read, write, study, and research with confidence. It works with websites, PDFs, and Brandon University platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Office 365 web apps. Orbitnote is the companion PDF viewer and annotation tool. The tools are free for all students, staff, and faculty, and can also be accessed off campus using your Brandon University account.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Texthelp&#039;s Tools for Higher Ed\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qhKbo1qOxEM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Read&amp;Write toolbar has the potential to help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1062\">Read aloud<\/strong> text from websites, PDFs, or Word documents<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1129\">Understand words<\/strong> with vocabulary lists, picture and text dictionaries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1185\">Write smoothly<\/strong> using speech-to-text, grammar check, and word prediction<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1262\">Annotate PDFs<\/strong> with highlights, freehand tools, and comments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All this and more!<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-1\" class=\"accordion no-js\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t1\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tRead&amp;Write Download and Installation\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c1\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <\/span><span>Read&amp;Write is available for Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, iPad and Android. <\/span><span>To download for free, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/text.help\/gethome\">Texthelp website<\/a>,<\/span> scroll down, and then select your preferred platform.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture1-2-300x166.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"205\" class=\"wp-image-1401 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture1-2-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture1-2.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click Download now and wait for the file to download.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Double click on the downloaded file and follow the install instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Once Read&amp;Write is installed, a shortcut to the software will appear on your desktop. Open Read&amp;Write and a small menu will appear at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on the Read&amp;Write Logo (puzzle piece shape).<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-1402 aligncenter\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Click on &#8220;Sign in with Microsoft&#8221;. Use your Brandon University email credentials to have full access to all the program features. This is the only time you will be required to login.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture3-224x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1403 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture3-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture3.png 243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> You will be redirected to BU\u2019s login page and prompted to enter your details again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture4-261x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1404 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture4-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/Picture4.png 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At this point setup should be complete, and you will be able to access the Read&amp;Write toolbar!<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t2\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tOrbitNote PDF Tool\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c2\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"556\">OrbitNote is a PDF tool that makes it easy to read, edit, and interact with digital documents. You can highlight, type notes, add comments, draw, and even use voice notes directly on your PDFs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"556\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> To access OrbitNote, go to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orbit.texthelp.com\/\">orbit.texthelp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on &#8220;Sign in with Microsoft&#8221;. Use your Brandon University email credentials to have full access to all the program features.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-1-300x138.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1688 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-1-640x295.png 640w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-1.png 757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once signed in, you will be brought to the OrbitNote dashboard.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2-300x113.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1691 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2-1024x386.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2-768x289.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2-640x241.png 640w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2-940x354.png 940w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/sas\/files\/OrbitNote-2.png 1301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> On the OrbitNote dashboard you will have the option to Open a PDF from your local system, from Google Drive, or from OneDrive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Add the OrbitNote extension for additional functionality. To install the extension, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/orbitnote\/feepmdlmhplaojabeoecaobfmibooaid\">Chrome webstore<\/a> and select &#8220;Add to Chrome&#8221;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t3\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tUser Guides and Training Resources\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c3\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"1\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<h2><strong>Texthelp Academy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Interactive user guides, how-to-videos, and product updates for Read&amp;Write and OrbitNote.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.texthelp.com\/?_gl=1*eiax42*_ga*MTY5NTM1NjQxNy4xNjI5Mzk5NDA5*_ga_N9CG5GVJDK*MTY1ODMzNzYyNy40Ni4xLjE2NTgzMzc4MTguMA..\" class=\"btn\">Visit Texthelp Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<h2><strong>SAS Workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SAS hosts workshops on Read&amp;Write and OrbitNote to help you get the most of out these tools!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.brandonu.ca\/events\/category\/student-accessibility-services\/\" class=\"btn\">Fall 2025 Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"2\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<h2><strong>Video Tours\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Video tours give a quick overview of Read&amp;Write and OrbitNote features on your platform of choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Everwayglobal\" class=\"btn\">Watch Video Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<h2><strong>Technical Support <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Everway Help Centre provides easy-to-follow articles that answer common support questions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.texthelp.com\/help\" class=\"btn\">Visit Help Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  1-DENOM count-3\"><\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read&amp;Write is a versatile literacy support toolbar that helps you read, write, study, and research with confidence. 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