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Getting Started

CONTENT IN THE UNIVERSAL LIBRARY (MAC)

Access content in your Universal Library for Kurzweil 3000 for Mac.

CONTENT IN THE UNIVERSAL LIBRARY (WIN)

Explore the Universal Library file structure as well as pre-loaded content.

GOOGLE DRIVE TUTORIAL (MAC)

Access content in Google Drive with this tutorial for Mac users.

FILE MANAGEMENT (WIN)

Save time with these file management tips for Windows users.

THE UPLOADER UTILITY (WIN)

Quickly upload multiple documents to your Universal Library for Windows users.

Kurzweil 3000 Preferences (Mac)

Learn about all of the customizable settings in Kurzweil 3000 for Mac.

Product Guides

Our Product Guide section has everything to get you ready from Kurzweil 1000 to Kurzweil 3000 version 16!

Guide to Kurzweil 3000

Join guest speaker Karen Narvol. She'll take you on a guide of kurzweil 3000, including the new user interface and latest features.

Google Drive Tutorial (Win)

Access content in Google Drive with this tutorial for Windows users.

Google Drive Tutorial (Web)

Learn how to access content in Google Drive from Kurzweil3000.com.

Chrome Extension Tutorial

Everything you need to know about the Kurzweil 3000 Chrome Extension.

Manage Files Effectively (Mac)

Save time with these file management tips for Mac users.

Text-To-Speech Audio Options (web)

Customize text-to-speech audio options in Kurzweil3000.com to improve comprehension.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick access to functions and features with the click of a keyboard key.

Talking Calculator

Have basic math read aloud with a talking calculator.

Read & Study

READING VOICE OPTIONS (WIN)

Customize your reading experience with voice options in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows.

LOOKING UP SYNONYMS (WIN)

Build your vocabulary and supplement your writing with the synonyms feature in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows.

LANGUAGE OPTIONS IN KURZWEIL 3000 (WIN)

Access and translate content in multiple languages in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows.

HIGHLIGHTING (WEB)

Use multi-colored highlighters in Kurzweil3000.com.

CREATING AUDIO FILES (WIN)

Export your files to audio files from Kurzweil 3000 for Windows

SAVE A PAGE RANGE (WIN)

Save a range of pages in a long document.

Magnify Text

Improve readability for learners with visual impairments by magnifying the text.

Open Dyslexic Font

Use Open Dyslexic font to make it easier for learners with Dyslexia to follow text being read aloud, or to facilitate writing.

Image Reader

Read locked text exactly as it appears in the original image or PDF.

Picture & Talking Dictionaries

Picture and talking dictionaries facilitate deeper comprehension of new words and concepts.

Vocab Study Guides

Highlight vocab words with one color and their definition in another color, then extract your highlights.

Bookmark Feature

Create navigation within a document, annotate shortcuts, or open files using Bookmark.

Multicolor Highlighters

The sky's the limit with this essential study skills feature.

Study with Column Notes

Extract highlighted text into column notes to create a study guide.

Note Taking

Use templates to support active reading and guide note taking to prep for writing or tests.

Writing

Graphic Organizers

Brainstorm or map ideas with Graphic Organizers, save time by using a template to get started.

Writing Templates

Save time, and promote effective writing, with templates.

Word Prediction

Ease writing with word prediction, which makes recommendations based on frequency or a selected word list.

Word Lists

Facilitate use of content specific vocabulary in writing using word lists.

Speak as Typing

Self-regulate writing as your typing.

Split Screen for Writing

Split the screen to view outlines as you're writing in the draft area.

Testing

Cross-out Text

Use cross-out to aid with process of elimination in tests and assignments, or to show thinking behind the scenes.

Circle Text

Mark information for studying or tests using circle features—in both blue and red.

Lock Features: Testing

Lock features that are not approved accommodations by machine, document, or account login.

Password Protect

Save toolbars and password protection to documents and tests.

Test-Prep Toolbar

Select the test prep toolbar to add fill-in-the-blanks, notes, and edit how a fraction or word is being read with the click of a button.

Online Test-taking

College Board�s ACCUPLACER and Kurzweil 3000 team up to allow students to access online tests.