Speed Reader

Welcome to Speed Reader!

This app helps you practice and improve your reading speed using the RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technique.

🧠 What is RSVP?

RSVP displays one word at a time in the center of your screen at a controlled speed. This technique:

  • Eliminates eye movement - Your eyes stay fixed on one spot instead of scanning across lines
  • Reduces subvocalization - Minimizes the internal "voice" that slows down reading
  • Increases focus - Forces attention on individual words without distractions
  • Improves comprehension - Your brain processes words more efficiently at higher speeds

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Load Text: Go to the "Load Text" tab to paste text, upload a PDF, or choose from the library
  2. Set Speed: In the "Speed Reader" tab, adjust WPM (words per minute) with the slider
  3. Press Play: Click ▶️ or press spacebar to start

📖 Reading Modes

  • Manual Speed: Fixed reading speed you control
  • Practice Mode: Speed gradually increases over time

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Space - Play/Pause
  • ← / → - Previous/Next word
  • ↑ / ↓ - Increase/Decrease speed (±25 WPM)
  • R - Reset to beginning
  • S - Toggle sidebar text view

💡 Tips

  • Start at 200-250 WPM and gradually increase
  • Focus on the center of each word
  • Don't try to subvocalize (say words in your head)
  • Use the sidebar to jump to specific sections
  • Take breaks to avoid eye strain

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