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Product Guides

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

Guide to Kurzweil 3000 (Win)

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

CONTENT IN THE UNIVERSAL LIBRARY (WIN)

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

CONTENT IN THE UNIVERSAL LIBRARY (MAC)

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

Google Drive Tutorial (Web)

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

Google Drive Tutorial (Win)

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

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.

Manage Files Effectively (Mac)

Save time with these file management tips for Mac users.

Text-To-Speech Audio Options (Win)

Customize text-to-speech audio options in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows to improve comprehension.

Zoom Settings (Web)

Set the default zoom value for image documents in Kurzweil3000.com.

Zoom Settings (Win)

Set the default zoom value for image documents in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows.

Kurzweil 3000 Preferences (Mac)

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

THE UPLOADER UTILITY (WIN)

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

OFFLINE MODE (WIN AND MAC)

When you don't have an internet connection, work offline in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows or Mac.

Chrome Extension Tutorial (Web)

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

Keyboard Shortcuts (Win)

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

Talking Calculator (Win)

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.

Background & Text Color (Win)

Improve focus and readability with one click by changing the background and/or text color the match the reader's preference.

Magnify Text (Win)

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

Multicolor Highlighters (WEB)

Use multi-colored highlighters in Kurzweil3000.com.

Multicolor Highlighters (Win)

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

Customize Highlighter & Extract Options (Web)

Change the default settings for highlighters and extracting highlights in Kurzweil3000.com.

American Heritage Dictionaries (Win)

One-click access to American Heritage Fifth Edition, Children's, and College Writer's Dictionaries.

Picture & Talking Dictionaries (Win)

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

LOOKING UP SYNONYMS (WEB)

Build your vocabulary and supplement your writing with the synonyms feature in Kurzweil3000.com.

LOOKING UP SYNONYMS (WIN)

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

LANGUAGE OPTIONS (WEB)

Access and translate content in multiple languages in Kurzweil3000.com.

LANGUAGE OPTIONS (WIN)

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

MULTI-LANGUAGE READING (WEB)

Read documents with multiple languages in Kurzweil3000.com.

MULTI-LANGUAGE READING (WIN)

Read documents with multiple languages in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows.

SAVE A PAGE RANGE (WIN)

Save a range of pages in a long document.

OpenDyslexic Font (Win)

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

Image Reader (Win)

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

Vocab Study Guides (Win)

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

Study with Column Notes (Win)

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

Note Taking (Win)

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

CREATING AUDIO FILES (WIN)

Export your files to audio files from Kurzweil 3000 for Windows

Online Reference Tools (Win)

Stay focused and on task with online reference tools accessible within Kurzweil 3000.

Bookmark Feature (Kurzweil 1000)

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

Writing

Writing Templates (Win)

Save time, and promote effective writing, with templates.

Graphic Organizers (Win)

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

Speak as Typing (Win)

Self-regulate writing as your typing.

Split Screen for Writing (Win)

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

Word Prediction (Win)

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

Word Lists (Win)

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

Testing

Cross-out Text (Win)

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

Circle Text (Win)

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

Online Test-taking (Win)

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