Focus and reading modes
Quick Read, sentence focus and auto-scroll: Lectern’s reading modes explained
Different books need different kinds of attention. Lectern keeps the main reader calm, then adds focused modes for skimming, guided reading and hands-free sessions.
These modes are not separate apps or noisy toolbars. They are reading states you can enter when they help, then leave when you want the page quiet again.
Quick Read
Quick Read is a word-by-word RSVP mode. Each word appears in the same place, with its recognition point highlighted, so your eyes do not need to travel across the page. You choose the pace in words per minute.
Sentence focus
Sentence focus replaces the page with one centered sentence at a time. Its timing follows the number of words in the sentence and your chosen reading speed, which can make dense or visually busy text easier to follow.
Auto-scroll
Auto-scroll moves the normal reading page at the pace you set. Put the phone down and let the text move, then touch the screen whenever you want to pause or take control again. Audio playback must be stopped before auto-scroll starts.
Frequently asked
Can I turn these modes off?
Yes. They are optional reading modes. Choose Off to return to the normal reader.
Do focus modes work with read-aloud?
Read-aloud has its own sentence highlighting. Focus modes are for visual reading, while TTS highlighting follows the spoken sentence.
Which mode should I start with?
Use Quick Read for momentum, sentence focus for dense text, and auto-scroll when you want a hands-free reading pace.
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