Read&Write contains all the features including:

Speech feedback,
Word prediction,
Phonetic spell checker,
Talking dictionary and talking calculator.
Convert scanned paper documents into word files that can be read aloud and edited
Capture text or images (with their sources) from any application including the Internet.
Convert text into audio files for use on portable audio devices such as MP3 players or some mobile phones.
PDF Aloud, which facilitates speech with highlighting in PDF files.

How to Access

Microsoft Edge users: The Read&Write extension for Edge is currently unsupported by the college, but the Chrome Extension will work in Edge. On the Chrome Web Store page, click "Allow extensions from other stores" on the top banner.

This software is available for students registered with the Disability Service. If you have any issues or queries, please contact Andrew Costello at acostel@tcd.ie.

Visit: https://text.help/gethome in your browser.
Scroll down until you see "Try Read&Write".
Click "Try Read&Write" then select Google Chrome.
You will be brought to the Chrome Web Store page for Read&Write. Click "Add to Chrome".

This software is available for students registered with the Disability Service. If you have any issues or queries, please contact Andrew Costello at acostel@tcd.ie.

Visit: https://text.help/gethome in your browser.
Scroll down until you see "Try Read&Write".
Click "Try Read&Write" then select "Windows".
Run the executable file titled "read&write.exe".
Once the app is installed, you will be asked to log in. Use your college provided Google account.

This software is available for students registered with the Disability Service. If you have any issues or queries, please contact Andrew Costello at acostel@tcd.ie.

Visit: https://text.help/gethome in your browser.
Scroll down until you see "Try Read&Write".
Click "Try Read&Write" then select "Mac".
Run the file titled "read&write.dmg".
Once the app is installed, you will be asked to log in. Use your college provided Google account.

Note: The Read&Write app for iOS and Android is only available on tablets and not on smartphones.

This software is available for students registered with the Disability Service. If you have any issues or queries, please contact Andrew Costello at acostel@tcd.ie.

Straight to the app store

Tap or scan the following QR code on your device.
Once the app is installed, you will be asked to log in. Use your college provided Google account.

Alternatively

On your device, visit: https://text.help/gethome.
Scroll down until you see "Try Read&Write".
Click "Try Read&Write" then select "iPad" or "Android".
Once the app is installed, you will be asked to log in. Use your college provided Google account.

Read&Write for Windows: Student Take-Home Installation

This video will help you download Read&Write on your Windows PC at home. You'll need your institution email and password, or a 'Take-Home' code you have been provided to get started.

Ways to use Read&Write

Read&Write for Windows - Dictionary

Learn how to use the dictionary feature in Read&Write for Windows

Read&Write for Windows - Highlights

Using the research highlighting tool.

Read&Write for Windows - Scan

Using the scanning tool from PDF to word.

Read&Write for Windows - How to use Check It

Check It is Read&Write’s new and improved spelling, grammar, and confusable word tool that allows users to be notified of potential errors as they type. Students (and teachers) can now check their writing for grammar, spelling (including phonetic), capitalisation, punctuation, verb tense, homophones and more!