How to Use Excellent View AI
Get started in 30 seconds with our accessibility tools
โก Quick Start (30 seconds)
- Click the extension icon (๐) in your browser toolbar
- Choose a Quick Profile - Dyslexia, Colorblind, or Low Vision
- That's it! The tools are now active on your current page
๐ Reading Ruler FREE
A highlighted bar follows your mouse to help you track which line you're reading. Great for keeping your place in long text.
How to Use
๐ก Tip
Use keyboard shortcut Alt + R to quickly toggle the reading ruler on/off
๐ค Dyslexia Font FREE
Changes all text to OpenDyslexic, a font designed to be easier to read for people with dyslexia. Letters have weighted bottoms to prevent visual confusion.
How to Use
๐ก Tip
Combine with increased letter spacing and line spacing for best results. Use the "Dyslexia" Quick Profile to apply all recommended settings at once!
๐ Text-to-Speech FREE
Have any text read aloud to you. Perfect for proofreading, learning, or when your eyes need a break.
How to Use
๐ก Tip
Use keyboard shortcut Alt + T to instantly read selected text without opening the menu!
๐จ Color Overlay FREE
Applies a tinted color over the screen. Many people with dyslexia or visual stress find that colored overlays make reading easier and more comfortable.
How to Use
๐ก Tip
Yellow overlays are most popular, but everyone is different - try each color to see what works best for you!
๐ฏ Focus Mode FREE
Dims everything on the screen except a narrow strip around your cursor. Helps eliminate distractions and maintain focus on what you're reading.
How to Use
๐ก Tip
Use keyboard shortcut Alt + F to toggle Focus Mode without opening the menu
๐๏ธ Colorblind Filters FREE
Adjusts colors on the page to make them more distinguishable for people with different types of color vision deficiency.
How to Use
Green-Blind (Deuteranopia) - Difficulty with green colors
Blue-Blind (Tritanopia) - Difficulty with blue colors
โ High Contrast & Dark Mode FREE
High Contrast increases the difference between light and dark elements. Dark Mode inverts colors for easier reading in low light.
How to Use
โก Quick Profiles FREE
Pre-configured bundles of settings optimized for specific needs. One click applies multiple features at once.
Available Profiles
Enables: Dyslexia Font, Yellow Overlay, increased line/letter/word spacing, larger font size
Enables: Green-Blind filter, Color Identifier, High Contrast
Enables: 150% font size, increased line spacing, High Contrast, Focus Mode
Turns off all features and returns to default settings
โจ๏ธ Keyboard Shortcuts
Use these shortcuts to quickly toggle features without opening the extension menu.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Alt + R | Toggle Reading Ruler |
| Alt + D | Toggle Dyslexia Font |
| Alt + F | Toggle Focus Mode |
| Alt + T | Read Selected Text Aloud |
๐ง Troubleshooting
- Features not working? Try refreshing the page. Some pages need a refresh for the extension to load properly.
- Text-to-Speech says "Select text first"? Make sure you've highlighted some text on the page before clicking Read Aloud.
- Extension icon not visible? Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome and pin Excellent View AI.
- Doesn't work on Chrome Web Store pages? This is a Chrome security restriction - extensions can't modify other extension pages.
- Settings not saving? Make sure you have sync enabled in Chrome, or check that you're signed into your browser.