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      [Fiction Express] Inclusive elements in Fiction Express: text colour, background and size

      Accessibility is a priority. That’s why the platform offers customisation tools that allow students to adjust the text colour, background, and size to improve their reading experience and meet individual needs.

       

      📌 How to change text colour and background in Fiction Express

      📌 Fiction Express lets students customise how the text appears to better support their needs and improve readability.

      🔹 To adjust text display, follow these steps:

      1️⃣ Open a book in Fiction Express
      2️⃣ Go to the top bar within the reading screen
      3️⃣ Choose from the following settings:

      🔹 Book format
      📖 Choose between two reading styles:

      • Vertical scroll – For reading by scrolling down

      • Double page – Simulates a physical book layout

      🔹 Text size
      🔠 Adjust the text size for comfort:

      • [➕] Increase size to make reading easier

      • [➖] Decrease size to view more content on screen

      🔹 Background colour
      🎨 Change the book’s background to improve readability and reduce eye strain

      🔹 Font style
      🔤 Modify the typeface for comfort:

      • Bold on – For higher contrast and clarity

      • Bold off – For a lighter text style

      💡 These settings allow students to personalise the reading experience and make it more accessible.

      ✔️ Available options:

      • 🎨 Light and dark backgrounds for better contrast

      • 🔠 Text colour options to meet various visual needs

      💡 Especially helpful for students with dyslexia or reading difficulties, improving contrast and reducing visual fatigue.

      📌 Why are these inclusive features important?

      🎯 Support students with dyslexia, low vision, or other visual needs
      🎯 Personalise the reading experience
      🎯 Promote accessible education, ensuring all students can enjoy reading

      💡 Accessibility in Fiction Express helps more students develop a love for reading in a comfortable and inclusive way.

      🚀 Use Fiction Express's inclusive tools to enhance the reading experience
      Take advantage of these features to adapt the platform to each student’s needs and ensure a more inclusive, accessible reading journey.
      📚✨ Make reading a rich, barrier-free experience for everyone!

      🔗 Find more guides in our Help Center.