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textHELP Read and Write Gold

textHELP Read & Write

textHELP Read & Write 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 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, Yes, anyone with a University of Galway email address can download to their personal device from here.
  • textHELP Read & Write 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/education/higher-education/ 

 Then scroll down the page and select Try Read&Write.

From the drop-down, select your device type to download. 

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This will download the application which needs to be installed on your device.   The file usually downloads to your downloads folder.   

Please double-click on the downloaded file; This will launch an installation wizard which you can follow instructions to fully download your software.   

Once installed please double click the purple jigsaw piece shaped icon to launch the Read&Write toolbar.Follow sign-in prompts or click the person icon in the tool bar to sign in

Screenshot of Person Icon

Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@universityofgalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30-day trial of the software. Accept the Permissions Requested for Read & Write Registration.

 Once installed, the Read & Write tab will expand to a toolbar when clicked.

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See the Quick Toolbar Tutorials and Key Features to Support Learning at University below to discover how to use Texthelp Read&Write

Please note you will need to have administrator rights to download the software. More information here.

Help and more information can be found here. 

Windows system requirements 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@universityofgalway.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@universityofgalway.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.Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@universityofgalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software.  
To activate Read&Write for Android, please click here.
More details can be found here.

Mac users

Please note, Read & Write uses a variety of voices available through your Mac device’s System Preferences. More info here.

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Download an Irish accent read aloud voice

Windows Users: To download an Irish read-aloud voice, please click here. 

Scroll down the Voice List and click on ‘Irish Female Moira’ to download the zipped file.  

Double click on the downloaded zip file, and once open double click on RW12 Irish Moira (.mis file). 

The download installer will open; click next to download.  It can take a few minutes to install. 

 

 

Select yes whe

Picture of installer wizard 

Select yes when you get the message: Do you want to allow the app to make changes to your device

Popup Window requesting permission

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When the voice has been installed, open Read & Write 

Go to settings (Click the three horizontal lines on the far right) 

Picture of Settings Menu on toolbar 

click on ‘Show more settings’  

Go to Speech in the left-hand column and select the voice you installed from the Voice drop-down list. 

Please Note

All licensed software is permitted for use only while the user is a registered student of University of Galway or a member of staff

Quick Toolbar tutorials

The following quick interactive learning guides are available for: Windows, Mac, and Chrome. Click on each arrow in the interactive image, and it will give you an overview of what each icon can do.    

 

Key Features to Support Learning at University

Using Read&Write at University - Introduction - YouTube

Using Read&Write at University - Help with Reading - YouTube

Using Read&Write at University - Help with Writing - YouTube

Using Read&Write at University - Help with Revision - YouTube

 

Further Exploration

Find video tutorials on how to use Texthelp for Windows, Mac, and in your browser.

Check out the Texthelp YouTube channel offerings which are device specific.

Explore more about Texthelp on their website’s Texthelp Academy.

Students registered with the Disability Support Service can contact disabilityservice@universityofgalway.ie to request training on how to use Texthelp.