Recite Me accessibility and translation toolbar

The Recite Me toolbar can be opened by selecting 'Accessibility and translation' from the top (header) of any page on the website. This will open the tool at the top of your screen.

Toolbar functions

Hear the words read aloud	Select 'Text to speech' to hear the website read out aloud. Disclaimer: the text-to-speech features on this website are automated. There may be inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the results. If in doubt, please refer to the English version of the website. You may also contact BCHC  with feedback.
Change the text size	Tap the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons to make the text bigger or smaller.
Change the font	Using 'Font options,' you can choose a font that is easier to read, such as Arial or a font for dyslexia. You can also adjust the line height and character spacing.
Focus text	'Focus text' improves readability and comprehension by highlighting key parts of words as you read.
Translate the page	The 'Translation' icon allows you to change the text into your preferred language. There are over 100 languages to choose from and over 60 that can also convert text to speech. PDF documents hosted on the site can also be translated. These will open in a new window, Recite Me's Doc Reader, and will allow you to select a language through the same icon. Disclaimer: the translation features on this website are automated. There may be inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the results. If in doubt, please refer to the English version of the website. You may also contact BCHC  with feedback.
Change the colours on the screen	Using the 'Colour theme' option, you can change the background and text colours to ones that are easier for your eyes.
Add a ruler	'Ruler options' allows you to add a ruler to the page, to enable pages to be read more easily.
Change the cursor	Make the cursor larger or change its colour to help page navigation.
Add a screen mask	Adding a screen mask creates a "letterbox" effect, shading the screen while leaving a horizontal band of text clearly visible. This helps to focus on a specific section of content by reducing distractions from other areas of the page.
Change page options	'Page options' allows you to: Pause animations and video. Hide images. View image descriptions. View the site in plain text mode.
Altering page structure	Offers an overview of the page layout, allowing you to navigate quickly across the page to headings, landmarks and links.
Use the dictionary	By opening 'Dictionary', you can view definitions of any words on the page that you highlight.
Summarise or simplify a page	Allows you to condense long web pages into concise, easy-to-read summaries. There is also a 'simplify' option that further reduces page content to a series of bullet points. Disclaimer: the content summarisation features on this website are automated. There may be inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the results. If in doubt, please refer to the English version of the website. You may also contact BCHC  with feedback.
Download audio	Highlight your chosen text and select 'Download audio' to create and save a downloadable mp3 file.
Find out how to use the toolbar	The 'Information' icon allows you to open a toolbar tutorial to learn more about Recite Me.
Reset the toolbar	Allows you to restore the toolbar to its default settings.

 

Does Recite Me work on all devices?

Yes. The software works on multiple devices and operating systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows devices.

 

Do I have to install anything on my phone or computer?

No, Recite Me is cloud-based and does not require installation on your device.

 

How do I switch off the auto read (read aloud) function?

Auto read is enabled when the toolbar is opened. This can be switched off by choosing the 'Text to Speech' option and unticking.

 

Can I save my settings?

Yes, you can. Recite Me uses cookies to save user settings.

Your settings will be cleared, however, if you:

• View the website in incognito mode or similar.
• Delete your cookies.
• 'Reset toolbar.'

 

How do I change the language?

• Website: the 'Translation' option on the toolbar will reveal a dropdown list of over 100 languages that can be selected and more than 60 of which can also be set to read aloud.
• PDFs: open the PDF in your browser. Select the 'Translation' option from the navigation bar and select your preferred language.

 

Does Recite Me use artificial intelligence (AI)?

Yes, the Recite Me accessibility toolbar uses AI to power several of its core features aimed at personalising the user experience:

• Text-to-speech.
• Content summarisation.
• Language translation.

Disclaimer: The text-to-speech, content summarisation and language translation features on this website are automated. There may be inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the results. If in doubt, please refer to the English version of the website. You may also contact BCHC  with feedback.

 

How do I create an MP3?

To create an MP3 (audio file):

• Highlight the text that you wish to be converted to audio.
• Select 'Download audio' from the toolbar.
• The MP3 will download automatically to your device, where you can either listen to the file created or save it to another location.

 

How do I close Recite Me?

Select 'X' on the toolbar. This will close Recite Me.

 

Where can I find support for Recite Me?

If you have any questions about the toolbar, you can email Recite Me or call them on  01914 328092.