Introduction
EasyView is a privacy-first Chrome extension built specifically to reduce cognitive load and improve readability for neurodivergent users — including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. This guide explains all accessibility features, how to use them, and best practices for getting the most out of EasyView.
Over 20% of the global population is neurodivergent. EasyView is designed to ensure every one of these users can browse the web with confidence, comfort, and clarity.
📚 Dyslexia Reading Mode
Dyslexia Reading Mode transforms how text appears on any webpage, using fonts, spacing, and overlays specifically designed to make reading easier for dyslexic brains.
How to Enable
- 1Click the EasyView icon in your Chrome toolbar
- 2Select the Reading Mode tab
- 3Toggle Dyslexia Mode to ON
Available Customisations
A typeface designed to reduce letter reversal and confusion
Increase space between characters for better letter separation
Add vertical breathing room between lines of text
Control gaps between words for improved word recognition
Bold the start of each word to guide eye movement naturally
Soft tinted overlay to reduce glare and visual stress
🛡️ Sensory Shield
Many websites contain animations, auto-playing videos, and flashing elements that can cause sensory overload — particularly for users with ADHD and ASD. Sensory Shield eliminates these distractions instantly.
What Sensory Shield Does
- Stops all CSS animations on the page immediately
- Pauses auto-playing videos and media
- Prevents flashing or rapidly changing visual elements
- Creates a calmer, more controlled browsing environment
How to Enable
- 1Open the EasyView extension panel
- 2Click Sensory Shield
- 3The shield activates instantly — no page reload required
🔊 Text-to-Speech
EasyView's Text-to-Speech feature uses the Web Speech API to read webpage content aloud, supporting users who benefit from auditory processing or who experience reading fatigue.
Features
- Multiple Voices: Choose from system voices available in your browser
- Adjustable Speed: Slow down or speed up reading rate
- Word Highlighting: Follow along as each word is spoken
- Smart Pauses: Natural pauses at commas and periods
How to Use
- 1Select text on any webpage
- 2Click the TTS button in the EasyView panel
- 3Adjust speed and voice from settings
- 4Use pause/resume to control playback
📖 Jargon Decoder
Legal documents, medical instructions, financial forms, and technical manuals are notoriously difficult. The Jargon Decoder uses AI to translate complex language into plain English instantly.
Supported Content Types
How to Use
- 1Select text on a webpage you want simplified
- 2Right-click and choose Decode with EasyView, or use the extension panel
- 3A simplified explanation appears in a tooltip or sidebar
- 4Use Full Page Decode to simplify an entire page at once
The Jargon Decoder uses Google Gemini or OpenRouter AI. Your API key is stored only on your device — no data is sent to EasyView servers.
📄 Document Reader
EasyView includes a built-in document reader with full accessibility customisation, allowing you to read uploaded documents in a calmer, more accessible environment.
- Upload and read documents (PDF, TXT, and more)
- Apply all reading customisations — font, spacing, overlays — to your document
- Export or download the customised document
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
EasyView supports keyboard shortcuts to help users who rely on keyboard navigation.
✅ Accessibility Standards
EasyView is designed and developed with reference to the following standards:
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — Level AA compliance
Accessible Rich Internet Applications specifications
Chrome extension accessibility best practices
EasyView's own interface is designed to be usable with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
🤖 AI Configuration
The Jargon Decoder and AI text simplification features require an AI API key. EasyView supports two providers:
- 1Visit aistudio.google.com
- 2Generate a free API key
- 3Enter key in EasyView Settings → AI Configuration
- 1Visit openrouter.ai
- 2Create an account and generate a key
- 3Enter key in EasyView Settings → AI Configuration
Your API key is stored exclusively in Chrome's local storage. It is never transmitted to EasyView or any third party.
Need Help?
If a feature isn't working or you have feedback, the team is here to help.