Read&Write

Read&Write is Texthelp's text-to-speech software that provides help with reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.

Download and install

  1. In a web browser, go to https://www.texthelp.com/products/read-and-write-education/
  2. Click Try Read&Write
  3. Click Windows US EN
  4. The installer will download. After the installer downloads, open/run the installer
  5. Click yes when asked if you'd like to allow TextHelp to make changes to your device
  6. Click Accept and Install
  7.  After the installation is complete, open Read&Write using the icon on your Desktop - the icon will look like a purple puzzle piece
  8.  When asked to sign in, choose Sign in with Microsoft and enter your complete @buffalo.edu email address
  9.  You will be redirected to a UBIT sign in page - sign in with your UB email and password, and authenticate with Duo two-step verification
  10.  You're all set to begin using Read&Write!

Help and Tutorials

See video tours of the features in Read&Write from the TextHelp website
Still need help?

Contact the UBIT Help Center.