Use case · Accessibility · Dyslexia
How Dyslexic Readers Use SayTXT for Reading
SayTXT lets you pair audio narration with visual tracking. Here's how to try Focus View and choose the highlighting behavior that feels easiest to follow.
Use audio and visual tracking together
Focus View can make it easier to keep your place while listening by combining:
- Multi-sensory input — hearing and seeing words at the same time
- Visual tracking — highlighting the current word or sentence
- Slowed or controlled pacing — you set the speed, not the page
SayTXT's Focus View follows the narration on screen. Some voices highlight word by word, while others highlight by sentence.
“I have a reading disorder, and it makes reading much easier.” — App Store review
Recommended setup for dyslexic reading
- Focus View: ON. Choose a voice with word-by-word highlighting if you prefer precise tracking, or use sentence highlighting for a broader visual guide.
- Speed: start near 1x. Adjust up or down until sound and text feel comfortable together.
- Voice: choose a natural-sounding option with comfortable pacing and clear pronunciation. Steady, neutral pacing works best; avoid overly expressive voices.
What dyslexic users read with SayTXT
- Academic textbooks and journal articles
- Long PDFs (legal, medical, technical)
- News and long-form journalism
- EPUBs of novels — actually finishing a book because you can listen along
- Emails you've been avoiding
- Contracts you want to review while following the original text
Why free matters. Subscription costs can be a barrier for students, workers, and parents who want reading support. SayTXT is 100% free, with no subscription or word limit.
