How to read a book with a screen reader
If you use the LexisNexis Digital Library with a screen reader, you can enter Read From Here mode after you open an ebook using the steps below.
On a desktop or laptop
- Open an ebook in the digital library.
- Enter focus or forms mode.
- Press Shift + / to open the keyboard commands menu and select Read From Here.
Or, press Shift + V to enter Read From Here mode directly.
Note: The keyboard commands menu has additional options that may be of interest, including shortcuts for searching the text or closing the book. - Once in Read From Here mode, turn focus or forms mode off to navigate the ebook.
On iOS or Android
Note: If you're using VoiceOver on iOS, you can use the Magic Tap gesture (a two-finger double tap) anywhere in the reader to enter or exit Read From Here mode. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
- Open an ebook in the digital library.
- Swipe until you hear keyboard commands.
- In the keyboard commands menu, swipe to find and select Read From Here.
Note: The keyboard commands menu has additional options that may be of interest, including shortcuts for searching the text or closing the book.