Instructional Technology Support for NU Students

Read&Write Desktop Application 

• The most versatile as you can use it on any desktop application like Microsoft Word and most PDFs.
• You can use it on the internet, but only in Google Chrome after downloading an extension (different from the one mentioned below)
• Can be used offline if necessary.

To Activate: Click on the Application and it will pop up at the top of your window.

Read&Write Google Chrome Extension 

• Has the most features (others do not include Rewordify or Simplify)
• Works on almost anything you find on the internet (not the best with PDFs and usually has to be started in an online document)
• Must be used in Google Chrome browser (can not be used on items from your desktop like Word or PowerPoint) 

To Activate: Click on your Google Chrome Extensions (looks like a puzzle piece) and choose Read & Write. 

Is the R&W toolbar having trouble showing up? Try Restore Down in your browser and maximize back to full screen, it should pop up!

OrbitNote

• The BEST way to read all PDFs as it makes any PDF more accessible.
• You can convert an image to PDF, add your signature, and even include math equations plus so much more.
• The website must be accessed on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

To Activate: Go to http://orbit.texthelp.com/ so you can upload a PDF from your computer or locate one from your Google Drive.

You can click on the embedded images below to learn more about each feature!

OrbitNote

Read&Write Google Chrome Extension

Read&Write Windows Desktop Application

Read&Write Mac Desktop Application