Speed reading and bionic reading

Kevra has two ways of reading that are different from the usual one. Both are under the Reading modes button in the reader toolbar (tap the center of the page to see it).

Word by word (speed reading)

Words appear one at a time, always in the same spot, so your eyes don't have to travel along the line. One letter of each word is colored and centered: that's where your eyes rest.

To start:

1. In the book, tap the center, then Reading modes → Word by word. It's also under the gear → More settings → Speed reading.
2. It starts at the point of the book where you are.

While reading:

• Speed goes from 150 to 900 wpm (words per minute). It starts at 300 and remembers the last one you used. Above 500, comprehension usually drops: if you get lost, slow down.
• The pace isn't fixed: it pauses a little longer at the end of sentences, at commas and on long words.
• Tap to pause. When paused you see the sentence with the word marked, plus Back to the sentence, Slower, Faster and Continue.
• The Context card can sit at the top, with the paragraph you're in and the current word in color. Remove it with Hide the paragraph and bring it back with Show the paragraph.
• When a chapter ends it goes on to the next one by itself.
• Back to the book leaves you on the page of the last word you read.

What you read this way counts as reading time and your position syncs with your other devices, just as if you were turning pages.

Note: word by word isn't available on ereaders in e-ink mode: e-ink screens can't refresh that fast.

Bionic reading

The first part of each word is made bold. Many people find it helps them read faster and keep their place.

1. In the book, tap the center, then Reading modes.
2. Turn on Bionic reading. It applies right away, without leaving the book.

You'll also find it under the gear → More settings → Bionic reading, and the Your page preview shows it.

Highlights, search, read-aloud and your position all keep working the same with it on.

Plus plan: bionic reading is part of Kevra Plus. Word by word is for everyone.

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• Fonts, themes and full screen
• Read aloud