Reader mode

Displays website pages in a format conducive to reading. Distracting elements such as ad banners or site control panels are hidden. In reader mode, you can adjust the font size or background color to reduce the stress on your eyes.

What is Reader mode?

When you view a page in Reader mode, you can only see the text and the images (videos) contained in the text. Other page elements (banners, interactive elements, or social media buttons) are hidden.

Switch to Reader mode

Tap in the SmartBox.

Restriction. If you can't see Reader mode in the menu and there's no icon in the SmartBox, it means that Reader mode is not available for this page.

Exit Reader mode

Tap in the SmartBox.

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