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How to Add Immersive Reader to Word and Office 2019
Question details
The user wants to know if Immersive Reader is available in Office 2019 and needs instructions on how to add it to Microsoft Word if supported.
- Product
- Microsoft Word / Office 2019
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Configuring the Word toolbar to include accessibility and reading enhancements.
- Observed behavior
- Users are unable to find the Immersive Reader feature by default in Office 2019 and need to know how to locate or add it via the settings.
Check your Microsoft Office version, as standard Office 2019 is a non-subscription release that is no longer receiving new feature updates, meaning the Immersive Reader may not be available on your device.
Add Immersive Reader to the Quick Access Toolbar
If your version of Microsoft Word supports it, you can manually pin the Immersive Reader command to your Quick Access Toolbar for easy access.
The Quick Access Toolbar allows you to customize the top interface of Word to include commands that you frequently use, even if they aren't visible in the default ribbon menu.
Launch Microsoft Word. Click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner, then click 'Options' located at the very bottom of the left-hand menu.
In the Word Options dialog box, select 'Quick Access Toolbar' from the menu on the left side.
Under the 'Choose commands from' drop-down menu at the top, select 'View Tab' to filter the available commands.
Scroll through the list to find 'Immersive Reader'. Click on it to highlight it, press the 'Add' button in the middle, and then click 'OK' to save your changes.
Upgrade from Unsupported Office 2019 to WPS Office
Since Microsoft Office 2019 is no longer fully supported and may lack modern reading accessibility features, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a highly compatible, free alternative that offers excellent document reading modes.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free from the official website.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open your existing Word document.
- 3. Activate Read Mode: Navigate to the 'View' tab on the ribbon and click on 'Read Mode' to optimize the document layout for reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find the Immersive Reader command in Word 2019?
Office 2019 is a one-time purchase (perpetual license) version of Office. Unlike Microsoft 365, it does not receive new feature updates. If Immersive Reader is missing from your 'View Tab' command list, your specific build does not include the feature.
Is Microsoft Office 2019 still supported?
Mainstream support for Office 2019 has ended. While it may still receive crucial security patches, Microsoft no longer adds new tools, features, or interface enhancements to it.
Are there other ways to use Immersive Reader for free?
Yes. If your desktop version of Office 2019 lacks the feature, you can upload your document to OneDrive and open it using Word for the Web in your browser, where the Immersive Reader is available for free under the View tab.
