ELLAELLA for dyslexic readers
Dyslexia affects people differently, and no one setting works for everyone. ELLA lets you try several and keep the ones you like.
Change how the page looks
In an accessibility profile you can set:
- font: Arial, Atkinson Hyperlegible, Calibri, Lexend, OpenDyslexic, Tahoma or Verdana;
- font size, from 12 to 36 point;
- line spacing, from 1 to 2.5 lines;
- background: white, cream or dark.
Try the same page in two or three fonts. Many readers find that a plain font with generous spacing helps more than any particular name. A cream background is softer than white for some readers.
Make text easier to read
Plain language shortens sentences and swaps hard words for common ones. Ask for it when a document is dense, such as a form or a contract. Keep the original for anything formal.
Read on screen
An accessible web page or EPUB lets you change the font, size and colours yourself, in your own browser or reading app, without asking anyone.
Use scans and photos
If you have a paper page, take a photo and upload it. ELLA reads it and can turn it into a different font. See photos of pages.
Check the result
Plain language can drop details. Check dates, names and amounts against the original.
For teachers and parents
A profile can be kept for each learner. See parents and carers.
Still stuck?
Browse the help centre, or contact support and say what you were trying to do.