You may find the SAGE Catalyst accessibility statement helpful. 

Texthelp Read & Write software (which is installed on all Library PCs) provides accessibility tools (see the Library website Software page for more information).

Some accessibility features are available through Adobe Reader (freely available and installed on all Library PCs). 

SAGE Catalyst eBooks are available to read online and download in ePUB format. A small number of books are available to download in PDF format. The accessibility options available will depend on whether you are reading the eBook online or if you have downloaded it to your computer.

How can I have an eBook read aloud to me?

Read online EPUB:

Microsoft Edge browser Read Aloud tool:

You can have the eBook read aloud to you by following these instructions: What is “Read Aloud” and how do I use it?

Texthelp Read & Write and Texthelp Read & Write plugin for Google Chrome:

You can have the eBook read aloud to you by following these instructions: How can I have online text read aloud to me using Read&Write software?  If that does not work, you can try these instructions instead: How can I have unselectable text read aloud to me using Read & Write software? 

Read online PDF:

Texthelp Read & Write and Texthelp Read & Write plugin for Google Chrome:

You can have the eBook read aloud to you by following these instructions: How can I have online text read aloud to me using Read&Write software?  If that does not work, you can try these instructions instead: How can I have unselectable text read aloud to me using Read & Write software? 

Download:

EPUB download opened in Adobe Digitial Editions:

Texthelp Read & Write and Texthelp Read & Write plugin for Google Chrome:

You can have the eBook read aloud to you by following these instructions: How can I have unselectable text read aloud to me using Read & Write software?

It is not possible to have the eBooks read aloud with the Texthelp Read & Write plugin for Google Chrome.

PDF download:

Microsoft Edge browser Read Aloud tool:

You can have the eBook read aloud to you by following these instructions: What is “Read Aloud” and how do I use it?

Adobe Reader:

The download will open in your web browser, which does not give access to the Adobe Reader settings you need to use to have the eBook read aloud to you. First, use the Save or Download icon to save the eBook to your computer, and then open it from there with Adobe Reader. Then you can have the eBook read aloud to you by following these instructions: How can I have a PDF read aloud to me using Adobe Reader?

Texthelp Read & Write:

The download will open in your web browser. First, use the Save or Download icon to save the eBook to your computer. You can then open it from there with Read & Write. Please see these instructions: How can I have a PDF document read aloud to me using Texthelp Read & Write software?

Texthelp Read & Write plugin for Google Chrome:

The download will open in your web browser. You can have it read aloud by following these instructions: How can I have a PDF file read aloud using OrbitDoc PDF reader?

How can I change the font colour in an eBook?

In addition to the specific instructions below, you may also be able to change font colours using your web browser or operating system settings.

Read online EPUB:

Click on the Settings button at the left of the screen. From there you can choose from three pre-set styles: White, Paper or Sepia.

Read online PDF:

There is no inbuilt option to change the font colour. You may be able to change font colours using your web browser or operating system settings.

Download:

EPUB download opened in Adobe Digitial Editions:

There is no inbuilt option to change the font colour. You may be able to change font colours using your web browser or operating system settings.

PDF opened in Adobe Reader:

The download will open in your web browser, which does not give access to the Adobe Reader settings you need to use to change the font colour. First, use the Save or Download icon to save the eBook to your computer. Then open it from there with Adobe Reader and follow these instructions: How can I change the font colour using Adobe Reader?

How can I change the background colour in an eBook?

In addition to the specific instructions below, you may also be able to change background colours using your web browser or operating system settings.

Read online EPUB:

Click on the Settings button at the left of the screen. From there you can choose from three pre-set styles: White, Paper or Sepia.

Read online PDF:

There is no inbuilt option to change the background colour. You may be able to change font colours using your web browser or operating system settings.

Download:

EPUB download opened in Adobe Digitial Editions:

There is no inbuilt option to change the font colour. You may be able to change font colours using your web browser or operating system settings.

PDF opened in Adobe Reader:

The download will open in your web browser, which does not give access to the Adobe Reader settings you need to use to change the background colour. First, use the Save or Download icon to save the eBook to your computer. Then open it from there with Adobe Reader and follow these instructions: How can I change the background colour in Adobe Reader?

How can I change the text size in an eBook?

In addition to the specific instructions below, you may also be able to make text on your screen appear larger using inbuilt features of your operating system.

Read online EPUB:

Inbuilt zoom options:

Click on the Settings button at the left of the screen and use the slide to choose from a range of zoom levels.  When you change the zoom level the text reflows (automatically adjusts to fit on the page at the new zoom level).

Browser settings:

You can change the zoom level of the whole web page using your browser. To zoom in, press Ctrl (Windows) or command (Mac) and the + key. To zoom out, press Ctrl/command and the - key.  Press Ctrl/command and 0 to set the zoom level back to default. When you zoom the text does not reflow (automatically adjust to fit on the page at the new zoom level).

Read online PDF:

It is not possible to increase the text size when reading online.  You will need to download the PDF file.

Download:

EPUB opened in Adobe Digital Editions:

There are 5 different zoom levels available. You can change the level by clicking on the AA button on the toolbar in the top right-hand corner and selecting the size you require. You can also change the zoom level by clicking on Reading on the top toolbar, then EPUB Text Size and clicking on Increase or Decrease. You can also zoom in by pressing the Ctrl and + keys and, zoom out by pressing the Ctrl and - keys. The text reflows (automatically adjusts to fit on the page at the new zoom level) when the text size is changed.

PDF opened in Adobe Reader:

The download will open in your web browser, which does not give access to the Adobe Reader settings you need to use to alter the zoom level. First, use the Save or Download icon to save the eBook to your computer, and then open it from there with Adobe Reader. Then you can change the page zoom from 10% - 6400% using the plus and minus symbols on the top bar. You can make the text reflow (automatically adjust itself to fit on the page at the new zoom level) by following these reflow instructions.