Learning Tools for Word Online and OneNote Online now available, plus new languages

Learning Tools for Word Online and OneNote. We are pleased to share that Learning Tools are now available in new languages to all customers with Office 365 or a personal OneDrive account. Previously, we announced that we would deliver Learning Tools to Word Online and OneNote Online, so users on any device can experience the same reading and writing benefits people see using Learning Tools for OneNote. To access these new Learning Tools in Word Online or OneNote Online, go to the View menu and click Immersive Reader. In addition, Learning Tools for Word 2016 has Learning Tools built into Read Mode. Learning Tools includes a modified reader view that utilizes techniques proven to help people read more effectively, such as:

• Read Aloud—Reads text aloud with simultaneous highlighting that improves decoding, fluency and comprehension while sustaining the reader’s focus and attention.
• Spacing—Optimizes font spacing in a narrow column view to improve reading fluency for users who suffer from visual crowding issues.
• Syllables—Shows the breaks between syllables to enhance word recognition and decoding.
• Parts of Speech*—Supports writing instruction and grammar comprehension by identifying verbs, nouns and adjectives.

The Immersive Reader features help everyone on any device improve their reading skills, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, emerging readers or a combination of the broad range of unique student abilities. To get started, check out our support page.Additionally, Learning Tools are available in more languages, including new Text-to-Speech languages and voices, Syllables languages, and Parts of Speech.* We look forward to hearing about the impact of Learning Tools on students or anyone who uses the tools to read and write more effectively in the applications they love!

*Parts of Speech and Comprehension mode are not available in Learning Tools Immersive Reader for Word desktop.

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