What is Read Mode?
Read Mode is a customizable, hands-free way to read and hear scripts without swiping or turning pages. It’s perfect for table reads!
To begin a Read session, simply tap on the Read icon on the Top Toolbar:he top toolbar icons and the Annotation toolbar are hidden and the Read controls are now onscreen.
Settings
At the top left is the Settings icon...
Select **Narrator **to set the narrator's speed, pitch, volume, language, region and voice:
Select Font Type to choose a font:
Use the slider to set the size of the display font. Note that this setting won't affect the page count in annotation mode.
Also In the Settings section are switches that enable you to set what’s shown and heard: Off is hidden, View is displayed, and Voice is displayed and read aloud:
In the Settings section you can choose what’s shown: Off is hidden, View is displayed and Voice is displayed and read aloud:
The Character icon…opens a sidebar in which you can assign voices to your characters. Touch or click the color dot to the left of the name to choose a color for highlighting the character on the page, or touch or click the name to open this character's voice settings window. Here you can adjust this character's speaking rate, pitch, volume, language, and voice:
To change whether the highlights appear over both a character's name and dialogue, their name only, or their dialogue only, see this article.
At the bottom left, adjust the speaking rate / scroll speed with the slider; left is slower and right is faster.
At the bottom center, mute and unmute the reading by clicking the speaker icon.
At the bottom right, rewind to the previous scene, start / pause or skip to the next scene with the control icons.
To exit Read Mode, click the X at the upper right corner.
What's Next
How can I change the font in Read Mode?
How do I transfer my notes?
What are Bookmarks and how can I use them?
Updated on: 21/02/2025
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