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Chrome OS 79 to add custom font settings and more to Reader Mode on Chromebooks

By Kevin C. TofelPosted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019Posted in News7 Comments

Chrome OS 79 is expected to add custom settings to the Reader Mode on Chromebooks, including choice of font, font size and more. Here’s a great example of what it should like, based on a currently available Chrome extension.

Chrome Reader Mode getting an icon to toggle web page views

By Kevin C. TofelPosted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019Posted in News4 Comments

When Chrome OS 75 arrives on your Chromebook, you’ll finally have a “reader mode” option for distraction-free browsing. Currently, enabling this mode requires a trip to the Chrome menu; a new icon switch is in the works for faster mode switches.