textHELP Read & Write Gold
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Read&Write 10 GOLD is the world's leading literacy support software designed to assist users of all ages who require extra assistance when reading or composing text. The software provides users with dyslexia, literacy difficulties and English as a Second Language with literacy support throughout their education, from primary through to tertiary level and into the workplace.
Price: £320.00 – £350.00 (Excl. VAT)
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textHELP Read & Write Gold
Read&Write 10 GOLD offers support functionality frequently absent in mainstream MS Windows applications. In addition, it provides a host of study features to assist any user with research and composition.
Read&Write 10 GOLD is an easy to use toolbar that "floats" on top of any open application. The software works discreetly with all mainstream Windows applications. This offers users the opportunity to work in an inclusive manner alongside their peers and colleagues.
What's new in Read&Write 10 GOLD?
- Picture Dictionary to improve comprehension
- Verb Checker to identify correct verb conjugations
- Vocabulary Tool to expand vocabulary
- Enhanced Text-to-Speech, Translator and Study Skills
- Enhanced Speech Maker to convert text to MP3
- Enhanced Screenshot Reader to read inaccessible text
- Enhanced Homophone and Confusable words
Latest Reading Features
*Enhanced* Text-to-Speech
Read&Write 10 GOLD's text-to-speech features offer a simple and accurate way to read any text. Users can listen to text being read aloud in MS Word documents, emails, webpages or PDF documents with word highlighting to help with word recognition. New voices now available include Sangeeta and Serena.
*NEW* Picture Dictionary
Read&Write 10 GOLD now provides a picture dictionary to illustrate words with pictures. This feature is a valuable comprehension aid.
Screen Masking
Visual impairments commonly associated with dyslexia can be aided by coloured acetates or tinting. Read&Write 10 GOLD has unique screen tinting options to suit all users. Screen masking, the ability to block out any text not being read, is also available as a valuable tracking aid.
*Enhanced* Screenshot Reader
The Screenshot Reader offers users the ability to access previously inaccessible text, including text embedded within an image or contained within inaccessible Flash or locked PDF files. The text can be read aloud with highlighting, saved or edited in MS Word.
*Enhanced* Speech Maker
Reading speed can be increased dramatically by producing an audio file of the text. Read&Write 10 GOLD's Speech Maker allows users to select any text and convert it into a sound file, e.g. MP3, for learning on the move.
Scanning
Large books or manuals can be a hurdle for those with dyslexia. In the workplace, paperwork presents many challenges for employees with reading difficulties. Read&Write 10 GOLD's scanning is powered by ABBYY FineReader's Optical Character Recognition, a tool that ensures that books and reports are accurately scanned into MS Word, PDF or HTML. The digital text can then be read aloud, saved as an audio file or manipulated as required.
PDF Aloud
Read&Write 10 GOLD has a built-in tool to assist employees when reading PDF documents from Adobe. 'Click and Speak' allows you to click on the exact part of the text you wish to read. If you are reading a PDF document from your intranet or from a website, simply select the 'hover' option and move the mouse over the text.
Latest Writing Features
New* Verb Checker
Read&Write 10 GOLD's verb checker helps users to determine the correct verb conjugation they require. They can select from the past, present or future tenses of each verb. This feature improves the accuracy of written text.
*Phonetic Spell Checker
Read&Write 10 GOLD's spell checker will correct even more spelling mistakes than before. Corrections are based on user's own spelling patterns and are supported by dictionary definitions of the suggested corrections which can be read aloud.
*Enhanced* Word Prediction
Texthelp's word prediction is one of the most powerful prediction tools available. It will not only predict one word ahead from any application, but it will intuitively learn an employee's writing style. Dyslexic employees often struggle with prediction due to inaccurate spelling. Read&Write 10 GOLD's word prediction tool will pick up even the most unusual spelling mistakes. It is now also much easier to add your own vocabulary.
*Enhanced* Sounds Like
This feature identifies words that sound the same but are spelt differently, such as 'dear' and 'deer' or words that are commonly confused, such as 'through' and 'thorough'. The 'Sounds Like' feature lists possible alternatives with audible definitions and sample sentences to make proof reading easier.
Talking Dictionary
Read&Write 10 GOLD's talking dictionary provides clear definitions and sample sentences and is useful as a reference tool or a comprehension aid.
Latest Research Features
*Enhanced* Fact Folder
Read&Write 10 GOLD's Fact Folder will help employees to collate key facts from websites and other applications. Simply select the text you wish to save and click on the Fact Folder. The date and website address will automatically be saved for you. You can then view a report of all your research with an academic bibliography. All formatting issues are removed as the software will format the Word document for you.
*Enhanced* Fact Mapper
Mind mapping is a useful visual tool for generating ideas and revision. Read&Write10 GOLD's Fact Mapper can be used to brainstorm and map out ideas, or to create essay plans or revision notes.
*Enhanced* Study Skills
The Study Skills toolbar allows employees to highlight and collect sections of text.
*New* Vocabulary Tool
As part of the Study Skills tools, Read&Write 10 GOLD's vocabulary tool allows users to build a vocabulary list by highlighting unknown words. A MS Word document is created with the vocabulary list, dictionary definitions for each word and images representing the words
System Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements needed to operate Read&Write 10 GOLD literacy software:
- Pentium 4 1.8GHz Processor (Recommended: Pentium 4 2.4GHz or greater)
- 512 MB RAM (Recommended: 1 GB RAM or greater)
- 2 GB Free Disk Space
- Windows XP SP3 or Above
- Sound Card
- Good Quality Speakers
- Microphone (for Speech Input)
- DVD Player (for Install purposes only)
- Internet Connection (for Picture Dictionary, Fact Mapper & Translator)
- 64 Bit Support
Windows Vista and Windows 7 desktop operating systems
Supported Server Platforms:
- Windows Server 2008 X64
- Windows Server 2008 X86
- Windows Server 2003 X86
(NB. Previous versions of Read&Write and Wordsmith must be uninstalled before installing Read&Write 10 GOLD)
PDF Aloud in Read&Write 10 GOLD works with-
Adobe Reader 9
Adobe Reader 10
Acrobat Standard 8
Acrobat Professional 8
Acrobat Standard 9
Acrobat Professional 9
Recommended Scanners:
Read&Write 10 GOLD software is compatible with the following scanners:
Flatbed:
- Canon Lide 210
- Epson Perfection V300
- HP Scanjet G3110
Multifunction:
- Brother DCP-385C
- Canon MP270
- Canon MP490
- Epson Stylus SX400
- HP Photosmart C5280
- Lexmark Pro 805
High Speed ADF:
- Epson GT-2500
- Fujitsu 5220
- Kodak I40
- Kodak I1420
- Panasonic 1025C
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