Chrome’s Reading Mode is now available in Google Docs

Chrome expands Reading Mode to Google Docs

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Published onAugust 20, 2024

published onAugust 20, 2024

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We reported that Google Chrome was integrating Reading mode into Google Docs afew months back.The feature is now available and working in Chrome Canary.

Google Chrome on the desktop has recently got Reading Mode. When you select the Reading Mode option from the context menu or click on its icon on the toolbar, Chrome shows page text in a readable format without disturbing elements in the sidebar for pure readability.

While Google has tested local and other forms of the feature includingdisplaying images, their priority is always to provide an improved version that lets users read articles in the sidebar while staying on the same tab.

Not only did Google addaloud supportto Reading mode, but they also offered formatting options such as increasing font size, disabling links, and images, and changing the theme, including dark from the available Light, yellow, and Blue to support reading.

The latest additionof a “Load More” button at the end of the reading mode UI allows for seamless scrolling through the next page, eliminating the constant “Getting Ready” spinning icon in the sidebar. WindowsReport Observed.

How to enable Reading Mode in Google Docs in Chrome:

For Google Docs reading Mode to happen, Chrome will use a local Side Panel to display the feature. This approach prioritizes user privacy by keeping Reading Mode isolated from other tabs, preventing any data sharing.

Apart from this, Google is bringingFingerprinting Protection Filtersandenhanced security warningsto Chrome.

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Chrome’s Reading Mode is now available in Google Docs

How to enable Reading Mode in Google Docs in Chrome: