The video was made by SkrivSikkert, which also sells its own reading and writing tool. Everway did not make, pay for, or approve the video. AppWriter is a trademark of Everway A/S (formerly Wizkids A/S). About the videos
Written steps
0:00 Download and install
Here we install AppWriter on Windows and test the reading aloud. You need access to AppWriter and your own login details. We begin at account dot wizkids dot dk, where I am already signed in.
Scroll down to Download produkter.
Click AppWriter Windows, and wait for the file to download.
Click Åbn fil under the new AppWriter installation file in the browser's download list.
The installation wizard opens. Click Næste.
Both the desktop icon and the shortcut in Windows Start are selected here. We keep both selected and click Næste.
Click Install.
Windows asks for permission. Check that the publisher is Texthelp, and click Yes. If the school requires an administrator code, the school's IT department must help you.
Wait until the guide is finished. Start AppWriter Windows is selected. Click Udfør.
2:07 Log ind
Choose the login method that matches your access. In this example, we use Everway.
Type your username or email. My information is hidden in the video.
Click in Password, and type your password.
Click Log ind.
Wait while AppWriter loads your settings. When the toolbar appears at the top, you are signed in.
3:10 Test the read-aloud feature
Now we test reading with a short text. I open Notesblok from the taskbar.
Choose the document with the text.
Here it says I am taking my refleksvest with me. Select the text with Control and A.
Click the play button in AppWriter, and listen to the sentence.
3:56 Try it yourself
Read-aloud works, and AppWriter is ready. Now try it with a short text in your own document.
AppWriter's toolbar is visible, and you can hear the whole selected sentence.
Read the transcript
Here we install AppWriter on Windows and test read-aloud. You must have access to AppWriter and your own login details. We start at account dot wizkids dot dk, where I am already logged in. Scroll down to Download produkter. Click AppWriter Windows, and wait for the file to download. Click Åbn fil under the new AppWriter installation file in the browser's download list. The installation wizard opens. Click Næste. Here, both the desktop icon and the shortcut in Windows Start are selected. We keep both selections and click Næste. Click Install. Windows asks for permission. Check that the publisher is Texthelp, and click Yes. If the school requires an administrator code, the school's IT team must help you. Wait until the wizard is finished. Start AppWriter Windows is selected. Click Udfør. Choose the login method that matches your access. In this example, we use Everway. Enter your username or email. My details are hidden in the film. Click in Password, and type your password. Click Log ind. Wait while AppWriter fetches your settings. When the toolbar appears at the top, you are logged in. Now we test read-aloud with a short text. I open Notesblok from the taskbar. Choose the document with the text. Here it says I am taking my refleksvest with me. Select the text with Control and A. Click the play button in AppWriter, and listen to the sentence. I take my refleksvest with me. Read-aloud works, and AppWriter is ready. Now try with a short text in your own document.
What you need
You need access to AppWriter and your own login details. Here we are already logged in to account.wizkids.dk in the browser. You may need help from the school's IT department to install it.
I can’t install or sign in
Use the login method you were given access with. The film shows Everway. If Windows requires administrator credentials, school IT must help. Use your own details, and make sure your access includes the Windows version.
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