ReadingTrackDyslexia-Friendly Reader
Paste text and adjust it until it feels comfortable to read. Change the font, size and spacing, pick a softer background colour, and use a reading ruler or line focus to keep your place.
Free · No account required · Text stays in your browserHow to use the dyslexia-friendly reader
- Press Edit text and paste what you want to read, or use the sample.
- Choose a font and text size, then add letter, word and line spacing until the text feels settled.
- Pick a background colour. Cream and pastel shades are often easier on the eyes than bright white.
- Turn on the reading ruler or line focus, and move it with your mouse, finger or the arrow keys.
What makes text easier to read with dyslexia?
The British Dyslexia Association style guide recommends plain sans-serif fonts such as Arial or Verdana, a comfortable size, extra spacing between letters and words, line spacing of about 1.5, left-aligned text, and a cream or soft pastel background instead of bright white.
Spacing has some of the strongest evidence. In a 2012 study published in PNAS, children with dyslexia read faster and more accurately when letter spacing was increased. Short lines of around 60 to 70 characters also make it easier to find the start of the next line.
Do special dyslexia fonts help?
Fonts designed for dyslexia, such as OpenDyslexic and Dyslexie, have not shown clear benefits for reading speed or accuracy in controlled studies compared with standard fonts. What matters more is size, spacing and personal comfort, so this reader lets you try several clear fonts, including Atkinson Hyperlegible and Lexend, and keep what works for you.
Reading ruler and line focus
A reading ruler highlights the line you are reading. Line focus dims everything above and below it, which can help if lines seem to blur together or you lose your place. Both work like a physical reading ruler or coloured overlay, without needing one to hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best font for dyslexia?
There is no single best font. Clear sans-serif fonts like Verdana, Arial and Atkinson Hyperlegible are widely recommended. Size and spacing usually make a bigger difference than the font itself, so try a few and pick the one that feels easiest.
What background colour is best for dyslexia?
Many people find cream, pale yellow or soft pastel backgrounds more comfortable than bright white, which can feel glaring. Preferences vary a lot, so try each colour for a minute or two of reading.
Do coloured overlays work?
Research on coloured overlays is mixed and they are not a treatment for dyslexia. Some readers simply find a tinted background more comfortable, and if that helps you read for longer, it is worth using.
Are my settings saved?
Yes, on this device only. Your font, spacing and colour choices are stored in your browser so they are ready next time. The text you paste is not saved or uploaded.
Can I use it on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Drag your finger over the text to move the reading ruler, and use Full screen for a distraction-free page.
Keep track of everything you read
ReadingTrack saves articles, papers and highlights from the web and your phone, tracks reading time and streaks, and brings ideas back when you need them.