The Immersive Reader is a tool available in both Canvas and various Microsoft products (Word, Edge, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, etc.).

Test it by clicking on the Immersive Reader button at the top of this webpage.

Advantages

Contributes to improving reading comprehension, especially for students with reading difficulties like dyslexia.
A useful tool for learning languages.

How to generate using Ally

Find and click on the Ally icon, for example, at the top of a webpage or in the document view in Canvas.

1. Pages, Quizzes, Assignments, Discussions, and Announcements

The Ally icon for alternative formats is located at the end of the page title

2. Documents

The Ally icon for alternative formats is located at the top of the document view, next to the Download and Info buttons.

Another way to use the Immersive Reader

You can also use Canvas's built-in Immersive Reader in most places within your Canvas course. Click the Immersive Reader button at the top of the webpage.