How to Fix Immersive Reader Repeating Text and Restarting When Scrolling
Question details
The user needs to stop Immersive Reader from repeating paragraphs, stopping, or restarting when the webpage is scrolled.
- Product
- Immersive Reader
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Listening to web content or documents using the Immersive Reader text-to-speech feature.
- Observed behavior
- The reader repeats text, completely stops, or restarts reading from the beginning whenever the user changes the page's scroll position.
Ensure you have saved any ongoing web tasks or open forms, as some troubleshooting steps will require you to restart your web browser.
Avoid Scrolling During Audio Playback
The simplest way to prevent Immersive Reader from restarting is to avoid changing the page position while it is actively reading.
Immersive Reader tracks the visible text on your screen in a defined order. When you scroll up or down, the tool's tracking mechanism is disrupted, causing it to reset to the newly visible section or repeat paragraphs to recalibrate.
Open Immersive Reader and click the Play button at the bottom of the screen to begin reading the text aloud.
Take your hand off the mouse wheel or trackpad. Allow the Immersive Reader to automatically scroll the page down for you as it reads.
If you must skip ahead or re-read a previous section, click the Pause button first. Scroll to your desired location, click on the specific word you want to start from, and hit Play again.
Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Clear out temporary internet files to fix underlying browser glitches that might be causing the reader to malfunction.
Update or Switch Your Web Browser
Ensure your browser is up to date, or use an alternative supported browser to bypass software-specific glitches.
Experience Glitch-Free Reading with WPS Office
If browser-based reading tools like Immersive Reader keep stuttering or restarting, consider switching to WPS Office for your document needs. It offers a highly stable, distraction-free reading mode designed to handle large documents smoothly without relying on a web browser.
- 1. Download and Install: Get the free WPS Office suite from the official website and install it on your PC or Mac.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open your text document directly within the application.
- 3. Enable Reading Mode: Navigate to the View tab and select Reading Mode to enjoy an uninterrupted, smooth scrolling experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Immersive Reader restart when I scroll?
Immersive Reader reads text sequentially based on the currently defined viewport. Manual scrolling disrupts its tracking mechanism, causing it to lose its place and restart from the new visible section or repeat text to recalibrate.
Does clearing browser cookies log me out of websites?
Yes, clearing all cookies will generally log you out of most websites. If you want to avoid this, try clearing only 'Cached images and files' first, which can sometimes resolve software glitches without removing your login sessions.
Can I use Immersive Reader offline?
The web-based version of Immersive Reader requires an active internet connection to generate text-to-speech audio. However, if you are using it within certain desktop applications with downloaded language packs, basic functionality may work offline.
Which browsers fully support Immersive Reader?
Immersive Reader works best on Microsoft Edge, as it is natively integrated into the browser. It is also supported on updated versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari via specific Microsoft web apps.
