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LocalReader

App Icon

LocalReader

Please open a PDF or EPUB file.

h Highlight text
t Translate current phrase
f Toggle fullscreen
Space Play / Pause Text-to-Speech
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LocalReader

This is the URL where your LocalReader server is accessible.
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Settings

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1.0x
timer
min

Help

LocalReader shortcuts and controls

Desktop / Keyboard

Space Play / Pause reading
h Highlight current sentence
1 2 3 4 Select highlight color preset
c Add / edit comment
t Translate current sentence
f Toggle fullscreen
← / → Previous / next sentence

Smartphone / Tablet

touch_app Tap the highlighter icon to open the highlight menu and choose color/comments.
gesture Long-press the highlighter icon to quickly highlight the current sentence.
play_circle Use the center play button to start/pause reading and prefetch audio.
timer Auto-stop timer uses minutes only. Use + / - buttons to adjust quickly.
settings Open Settings for voice, speed, translation mode, orientation lock, and help.

Highlight Menu Tips

Use 1 2 3 4 on desktop to switch colors instantly, or open the highlight popup to pick custom colors and add comments.

Highlight Color