For some children with learning differences, within-word segmentation has been shown to improve comprehension, albeit at the expense of speed. Microsoft new add - in to its OneNote , called Learning Tools , was originally designed for dyslexics , however , experts believe it could be a game changer for the technology , as the technologies make reading and writing accessible and easier for all people . It includes a number of improvements , such as speaking the text aloud as the word is highlighted , cutting out the letters to make them easier to read and using a new font that Microsoft claims is easier to read and reduces " visual crowding " .
Microsoft new add - in to its OneNote , called Learning Tools , was originally designed for dyslexics , however , experts believe it could be a game changer for the technology , as the technologies make reading and writing accessible and easier for all people . It includes a number of improvements , such as speaking the text aloud as the word is highlighted , cutting out the letters to make them easier to read and using a new font that Microsoft claims is easier to read and reduces " visual crowding " .