As you can see in the image above, the fixation points or highlighted parts of words help your eyes jump from one word to another to process the text faster than normal reading. Now let’s see how this can be done in the Firefox browser. While there is no such option in Firefox to turn on or enable Bionic Reading mode, we will use a free add-on called Bionic Reader.
Is there a Bionic Reading font?
As of now, there is no such font with a Bionic Reading style. So, you need to use some Bionic Reading extension or add-on or an online tool that can turn a webpage or text to Bionic Reading mode. You can use Bionic Reading on Chrome or Edge browser using a free extension. For Android and iPhone users, a Bionic Reading app is also there to use. And those who use Firefox as their main browser can use this Bionic Reader add-on.
How to use Bionic Reading in Firefox on Windows 11/10
Here are the steps to use Bionic Reading in Firefox on a Windows 11/10 computer:
Customize Settings of Bionic Reader Firefox add-on
This add-on works well with default settings, but there are some important settings or options to use for Bionic Reading mode. Once you have opened the add-on menu, you can customize the settings of this Bionic Reader Firefox add-on as per your needs. Some of the important settings are: That’s it! This add-on is quite useful indeed, but it can be improved further. At first, it doesn’t let you preview the changes in real time. You need to use the APPLY button. A preview box is there in the add-on menu though. Secondly, it works after adding the domain only. You can’t use it on a particular webpage. Other than that, everything is fine.
Is there a program that will read the text to me?
If you want to read aloud text in Windows 11/10, then you can enable and use the Narrator feature. This is a built-in screen reading and text-to-speech app of Windows 11/10 OS to read the text in a document or on the desktop screen. You can also use some free text-to-speech software like Balabolka, NaturalReader, etc., to read DOCX, PDF, or other documents. Read next: How to browse in Text-Only Mode in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
