/RSVP-Speed-Reader

RSVP Speed Reader is a lightweight, text-focused speed-reading tool written in the mighty and powerful AHK, that utilizes Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display text one word (or more) at a time.

Primary LanguageAutoHotkeyMIT LicenseMIT

Description

RSVP Speed Reader is an AutoHotkey script that implements a Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technique for speed reading. This tool allows users to input text and display it word by word or in small chunks at a configurable speed, potentially increasing reading speed and comprehension.

Features

  • Customizable Speed: Set your desired reading speed in words per minute (WPM).
  • Adjustable Chunk Size: Choose to display single words or multiple words at a time.
  • Dynamic Chunking: Automatically adjusts chunk size based on punctuation for a more natural reading flow.
  • Intuitive Controls: Start, stop, and navigate through the text with easy-to-use buttons.
  • Responsive Display: Large, centered text for comfortable reading.
  • Punctuation Pauses: Automatically adds slight pauses at the end of sentences and for other punctuation marks.

Requirements

Installation

  1. Install AutoHotkey if you haven't already.
  2. Download the RVSP vX.X.ahk script.
  3. Double-click the script to run it, or right-click and choose "Run Script" from the context menu.

Usage

  1. Launch the script to open the RSVP Speed Reader GUI.
  2. Enter or paste your text into the input box (it can handle a quite big ammount of text, so worry not).
  3. Set your desired Words Per Minute (WPM) and Chunk Size.
  4. Click "Start" to begin the RSVP display.
  5. Use "Stop" to pause, and "< Prev" or "Next >" to navigate through the text manually in case you missed something.

Demo Example

GUI Overview

  • Input Text: Area to enter or paste the text you want to speed read.
  • Start/Stop: Control buttons to begin or pause the RSVP display.
  • Prev/Next: Navigation buttons to move backward or forward through the text.
  • Display Word: Large text area where words or chunks are displayed.
  • Words per minute: Set your desired reading speed.
  • Chunk size: Set the number of words to display at once.

Customization

You can easily modify the script to change the GUI layout, font size, or add additional features. The script is well-commented to help you understand and modify its behavior.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

This script was created to help improve reading speed and efficiency. It was inspired by various RSVP techniques and implemented using AutoHotkey for easy customization and use on Windows systems.

Happy Speed Reading!