Dyslexia and eBook settings
Do you struggle to read because of dyslexia? eBooks could be the thing for you, our eBook providers have many options for people with dyslexia. Remember the dyslexic font may not be the one for you, but there are other options.
OverDrive and Libby
OverDrive and Libby have a dyslexic font that you may find easier to read. If that doesn't work for you you have other options.
- Borrow a book on Libby, tap on the middle of the screen menu options will show. To change your font select the "A".
- Here you will have the options to change
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- Text scale
- lighting (bright, sepia and dark)
- book design - where you many options including OpenDyslexic or custom where you choose your font and line spacing etc.
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