OrbitNote (TextHelp package)
OrbitNote (formerly called 'OrbitDoc’) allows you to view and work with PDFs in an accessible and interactive way.
This software is part of the TextHelp package, which helps to make text more accessible. The package also includes Read&Write, Equatio and MathType.
Key features
- Reading aloud PDF text, including mathematical and scientific equations.
- Highlight text in PDFs.
- Translate words in PDFs.
- Insert freehand drawings and shapes into PDFs.
- Add text annotations using word prediction and dictation.
- Add text and voice comments using only your voice.
- Build vocabulary lists.
- Collect and export PDF highlights.
Access instructions
Install the OrbitNote Chrome extension (chromewebstore.google.com).
Available to staff and students
You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.
Web-based
This service works in Google Chrome.
Free to use
This service is free to use.
Access instructions
Install the OrbitNote Chrome extension (chromewebstore.google.com).
Related tools
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
- Introduction to OrbitNote
- Texthelp support documentation (texthelp.com)
- More software and apps and how to obtain them
Training and best practice
- Texthelp Academy (texthelp.com)
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.
Service commitments
The OrbitNote End User Licence Agreement has been accepted by the University on behalf of users.
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024