The latest text to speech software and learning support program, ClaroRead (http://www.claroread.com/) has released a new version for Mac. ClaroRead for Mac provides the tools to give Mac users independence and accuracy in written work. It can reduce reliance on tutors and support staff by providing accurate high quality proofreading, and turning any text into audio for listening.

So what's new in ClaroRead for Mac Version 4?

  • Visual Highlighting: The new focus sentence feature greys or dims out sentences in MS Word not being spoken by the ClaroRead voice. This is helpful for focussing the eye on the text, and also tracking the position in a document.

  • Research and Capture Information: The new ClaroCapture program included with ClaroRead for Mac V4 lets you collect text from any document and web page, grouping it as a project file. The research file can be sent to Word or PowerPoint. It can also extract highlighted text from Microsoft Word documents. A great study skills tool.

  • Scanning Paper and Converting PDF Files: ClaroRead Plus for Mac V4 now comes with a Scan button to launch Readiris Pro 11 OCR software. The highest quality Optical Character Recognition is now included in ClaroRead Plus, making it ideal for scanning or converting books, articles and other content to become accessible, readable and editable.

  • Word Check Window: The improved Word Check Window feature now integrates homophones, spelling suggestions and meanings in one window while working in Microsoft Word. There is also a dictionary lookup button which gives you direct access to the Mac’s Dictionary. Any spelling corrections you make in the Check window are remembered, and you can review your own spelling corrections later under the Check tab in the Settings pane. You can use this information to build your personal correction list which inserts your personal corrections above all others in the Check window. 

  • ScreenRuler: ScreenRuler provides an on-screen ruler which tracks the mouse pointer to help focus on a particular area of the screen.

  • Word Prediction: ClaroRead for Mac V4 now includes a word predictor which learns as you type and can be trained from Word documents or the clipboard. There are a range of different settings for you to customize to your needs under the Prediction tab in the Settings pane.

  • Extras Button: The Extras button on the toolbar gives you access to the other software bundled with ClaroRead: ClaroView, ScreenRuler and ClaroCapture. There is also a link to the Mac’s calculator giving you quick access to this Mac application.

  • IMPROVED! ClaroView for Mac: ClaroView for Mac will work with any piece of software, as it acts as an "overlay" on the Mac screen. With ClaroView, you can change the color of the screens overlay from a whole color spectrum toolbar selection. You can also then adjust the tint level to make it brighter or darker. As users have different visual preferences, ClaroView allows you to set the color of the overlay.

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