About WordFlash
WordFlash shows text one word at a time in the same spot on screen. Paste something you want to read or open an article by URL, then set the pace in words per minute. A highlighted letter in each word gives you a place to rest your gaze.
Reading one word at a time
This method is called rapid serial visual presentation, or RSVP. The words change while their position stays fixed, so you can read without scanning across lines. WordFlash adds pauses at punctuation and gives longer words, numbers, and unfamiliar names extra time.
Choosing a pace
Start at a speed that lets you follow the meaning. Increase it when reading feels comfortable, and slow down for dense or unfamiliar material. A higher words-per-minute setting only helps if you can still understand what you read. Pause or go back whenever you need to reread a passage.
The highlighted letter
WordFlash aligns each word around its highlighted letter. Short words use a letter near the start, while longer words use one further in. That letter stays in the same place as the words change, giving your eyes a consistent point to follow.
Getting started
Paste text on the home page or enter an article URL in the Article Reader. Press play to begin. The Article Reader highlights the current word in the article; in compact view, switch between the article and speed reader. Click a word to jump to it.