Other FAQs

• Which file formats can I open in Kurzweil? How do I open a file in Kurzweil?
  To open a file in Kurzweil, select "Open" in the File menu. Browse to your...
• How do I read a web page in Kurzweil?
  Kurzweil can read web pages using Firefox on Windows computers. The KESIReader extension needs to...
• What is the KESI Virtual Printer?
  The KESI Virtual Printer can be used to "print" documents and webpages directly to Kurzweil,...
• How do I upload documents to Firefly?
  Firefly can only read .kes and .txt files. If the document you wish to upload...
• Can I read a document from an online folder in 'regular' Kurzweil?
  Yes! If you put a file in your private or public folder in Firefly, that...
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of using Firefly?
  Advantages: Firefly can be accessed anywhere with a web browser and an internet connection. This makes...
• How do I change the reading voice?
  The reading voice can be changed under the “Options” menu in the toolbar. We personally...
• Which browsers support Firefly?
  Firefly can be used in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer....
• Can I stop Firefly from reading headers/footers?
  There is no tool within Firefly to block headers, footers, and other extraneous text from...
• Can Firefly read/translate text in other languages?
  In order to translate text, highlight the passage you want translated. Click the “Translation” button...
• Can Kurzweil read text in languages besides English? Does it have translation abilities?
  For Mac: To translate into another language, highlight the text in question, open the Online menu,...
• How do I scan a multiple page document into Kurzweil?
  For PC: If scanning in color, select "Use Color" under the Scan menu. Place your first...
• Can I get Kurzweil to ignore headers and footers? Footnotes?
  For Mac: The Header/Footer editor is a useful tool for dealing with unwanted headers and footers...
• How do I change the reading voice?
  For Mac: Under the Reading menu, use the "Reading Voice" option to choose between several different...
• How do I change the reading speed?
  For Mac: Under the Reading menu, the reading speed can be changed using the two options...
• How do I get Kurzweil to read a badly rotated document?
  Kurzweil (both the Mac and PC versions) will automatically straighten slightly misaligned documents. However, it...
• Can I save an audio recording of my document being read aloud?
  For Mac: Open your document in Kurzweil as normal. Under the File menu, click "Create Audio File." Select...
• Can I use Kurzweil as a standard word processor?
  For Mac: Kurzweil for Mac can be used as a simple word processor. To create a...
• How do I make the Zoom the same on each page of a document?
  For Mac: Changing the zoom on one page of a multiple page changes the zoom on...
• How do I change the colors used to highlight?
  For Mac: To the left of your Kurzweil document should appear the Tools palette. If you...
• What keyboard shortcuts exist for Kurzweil?
  If you prefer to use your keyboard to your mouse, there are a number of...
• Can Kurzweil read mathematical formulas?
  Unfortunately, no. Mathematica files are also incompatible with Kurzweil....
• How do I scan in color?
  For PC: To scan in color, select "Use Color" under the Scan menu before scanning your...
• Can I still scan stained or marked documents? Newspapers?
  On PC: Yes! Increasing brightness may increase document readability. To increase brightness, go to Tools >...
• Epson Scan is giving me an error message/will not open. What do I do?
  Turn off the scanner, unplug it from the computer, replug, turn it on again. If...