--- title: How do I access the Immersive Reader? description: The Immersive Reader is an advanced reading tool located inside ReadCloud’s unique eReader. It reduces distractions and offers a simplified user experience to support students reading. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/how-do-i-use-the-immersive-reader#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![ReadCloud Logo](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ReadCloud%20Logo.png?width=230&height=35&name=ReadCloud%20Logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/kb-tickets/new) - [ReadCloud](https://www.readcloud.com/) [ReadCloud](https://www.readcloud.com/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Using ReadCloud](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/using-readcloud?hsLang=en) 3. [Using the eReader](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/using-readcloud?hsLang=en#using-the-ereader) # How do I access the Immersive Reader? ## The Immersive Reader is an advanced reading tool located inside ReadCloud’s unique eReader. It reduces distractions and offers a simplified user experience to support students reading. ### Access the Immersive Reader You can access the Immersive Reader by highlighting a word, sentence or paragraph within your text and clicking the ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 3.48.48 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.48.48%20pm.png?width=30&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.48.48%20pm.png) icon in the Learning Toolbar.  ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 3.49.43 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.49.43%20pm.png?width=500&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.49.43%20pm.png) You can also access the Immersive Workbook by clicking the ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 3.48.48 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.48.48%20pm.png?width=40&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.48.48%20pm.png) icon in the top header.  ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 3.53.42 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.53.42%20pm.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.53.42%20pm.png) Simply paste a paragraph or type inside the box, and click "Go" to activate the Immersive Reader.   ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 3.55.24 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.55.24%20pm.png?width=500&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.55.24%20pm.png) ### Text-to-Speech and Language Customisation You can access Text-to-Speech inside The Immersive Reader by clicking the play button at the bottom of the Immersive Reader. The settings icon next to the play button allows you to alter the audio speed and choose between male and female voices. ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 3.57.45 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.57.45%20pm.png?width=500&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%203.57.45%20pm.png) Text-to-Speech is also available when translating the text to another language through the Reading Preferences ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 4.00.46 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.00.46%20pm.png?width=40&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.00.46%20pm.png) ### Text Preferences The Immersive Reader allows detailed customisation of the text to suit individual reading preferences. To customise and adjust the text, click on the![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 4.02.57 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.02.57%20pm.png?width=35&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.02.57%20pm.png)icon. Inside the Immersive Reader, you can adjust:  - Visual Spacing: Increase the line spacing - Change fonts: Choose between three fonts - Color Themes: Switch colours to increase accessibility - Text Size: Adjust text size in the reader. ### Grammar Options Click on ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 4.31.24 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.31.24%20pm.png?width=35&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.31.24%20pm.png) icon to access Grammar Options which allow you to: - Separate the words into Syllables - Highlight the *Nouns* or *Verbs* or *Adjective* or *Adverbs* and show labels above each relevant word. ### Reading Preferences Click on ![Screen Shot 2021-09-08 at 4.27.41 pm](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.27.41%20pm.png?width=35&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-08%20at%204.27.41%20pm.png) icon to access more reading preferences which allow you to access: - Line Focus: A reading ruler to support focus on the text at hand. - Picture Dictionary: Highlight a relevant word and a picture definition appear. - Translate: Select a language to translate into and you can translate a word or the entire document. ### Learn more Watch this tutorial video to find out more about the Immersive Reader    - [Getting Started](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Logging into ReadCloud](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#logging-into-readcloud) - [Accessing Content](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Content and Resources](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#content-and-resources) - [LMS and Other Tools](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#lms-and-other-tools) - [Publishers Specific Instructions](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#publishers-specific-instructions) - [Using ReadCloud](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/using-readcloud?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Navigating the Bookshelf](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/using-readcloud?hsLang=en#navigating-the-bookshelf) - [Using the eReader](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/using-readcloud?hsLang=en#using-the-ereader) - [Uploading material with the Content Manager](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/using-readcloud?hsLang=en#uploading-material-with-the-content-manager) - [Troubleshooting Issues](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/troubleshooting-issues?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Logging In](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/troubleshooting-issues?hsLang=en#logging-in) - [Accessing Content](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/troubleshooting-issues?hsLang=en#accessing-content) - [Orders, Billing and Booklists](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/orders-billing-and-booklists?hsLang=en#main-content) - [HeadStart and Back to School](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/orders-billing-and-booklists?hsLang=en#headstart-and-back-to-school) - [The Admin Console and Super Users](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/orders-billing-and-booklists?hsLang=en#the-admin-console-and-super-users) - [King's InterHigh](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/orders-billing-and-booklists?hsLang=en#kings-interhigh) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://knowledge.readcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%203.png?width=24&height=24&name=Asset%203.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://readcloud.com) ReadCloud Knowledge and Help Centre Copyright © 2026, ReadCloud