Reading Mode
Immersive reading with inline translations.
What is Reading Mode?
A clean, distraction-free reading environment with integrated language learning. Removes ads and clutter, optimizes typography.
Activate Reading Mode
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Extension | Click LingeAI icon → Reading Mode |
| Shortcut | Ctrl+Shift+R (Win) / ⌘+Shift+R (Mac) |
| Right-click | Open in Reading Mode |
Features
Clean Layout
- No ads or distractions
- Optimized typography
- Adjustable font and spacing
- Dark mode support
Inline Translations
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Underlined words | Click to see translation |
| Highlighted phrases | Important vocabulary |
| Dual-language | Original + translation |
Difficulty Levels
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Most words translated |
| Intermediate | Common words in target language |
| Advanced | Only difficult words highlighted |
| Native | No translations, on-demand only |
Customization
Display
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Font | System, Serif, Sans-serif |
| Size | 14–24px |
| Line height | Compact, Normal, Relaxed |
| Width | Narrow, Medium, Wide |
Translation Display
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Inline | In the text |
| Tooltip | Hover to see |
| Sidebar | Side panel |
| None | On-demand only |
Text-to-Speech
Listen to articles:
- Click Play (▶️)
- Adjust speed (0.5x–2x)
- Choose voice accent
- Follow along with highlighting
Supported Languages
English (US, UK), Spanish, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, and more.
Save & Extract
Save Article
- Click Save Article in Reading Mode
- Access from Saved Articles
- Read offline anytime
Extract Vocabulary
- Click Extract Vocabulary
- Select difficulty threshold
- Add all words to vocabulary
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Next paragraph | ↓ or Space |
| Previous | ↑ |
| Increase font | Ctrl/⌘ + = |
| Decrease font | Ctrl/⌘ + - |
| Dark mode | D |
| Exit | Esc |
Best For
- News websites
- Blog posts
- Wikipedia
- Medium articles
- Most text-heavy pages
Some sites not supported
Dynamic pages (social media feeds) may not work well.