textHELP Read & Write Gold

textHELP Read & Write Gold is a discreet integrated solution comprised of many features designed to assist students with their reading and writing. Unique functionalities include text-to-speech, phonetic spell checker, word prediction, speaking dictionary and a scanning facility.

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How can I access textHELP Read & Write Gold software for my computer?

PC SUITES    STUDENTS STAFF
Click here to check availability in the PC Suites.
  • Students can simply download the software from here      
  • See installation instructions below                          
Please follow the below steps for students or you may access textHELP using our Software Self Service option.   

Platforms

WINDOWS MACINTOSH LINUX 
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ANDROID CHROME EDGE
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Can I install on my Home Computer

  • Yes, textHELP Read & Write Gold can be installed on home computers
  • textHELP Read & Write Gold is available in PC Suites
  • Students  
    • Students can simply download the software from here 
    • See installation instructions below
  • Staff  
    Please follow the below steps for students or you may access textHELP using our Software Self Service option.    
  • Installation Information 
    To install software on your machine, you must log in as an administrator 
  • System requirements for Read & Write Gold

Where can I get technical support

Technical support is available from  textHELP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Install Texthelp

Windows/Mac Operating System, Including Microsoft Edge Browser

 Go to https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/read-write/read-write-for-education/ Try Read&Write today

 Select your device – Windows or Mac OS and click “Read&Write (UK English)”


This will download the application which needs to be installed on your laptop.
Please follow all instructions on the installation wizard to fully install your software.
Once installed please launch Read & Write, you will be asked to sign in using a Google or Microsoft account.
Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@nuigalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software.   
More details can be found here.

Google Chrome/Chrome Book

Once Read&Write has been installed on your device, you will need to activate the software. You will need to sign in to Read&Write to access the features, you will be asked to sign in using a Google account or a Microsoft account. Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@nuigalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software
More details can be found here.

iPad

Please install Read&Write for iPad by going to the iPad App Store. Once Read&Write for iPad has been installed on your iPad you will then need to activate the app. Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@nuigalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software.   New to Read&Write for iPad?....How to use Click here.

Android

Please Install Read&Write for Android phone/tablet by going to the Google Play Store. Once Read&Write has been installed on your device you will need to activate the app.
To activate Read&Write for Android, please click here.
More details can be found here.