By Jim Karpen updated on 08/06/2019
Reader mode in Safari on iPhone allows you to read a webpage without any distractions. When you turn on Reader mode, only the text and photos are left. This makes it easy to focus on reading the article you’re looking at; I’ve also found that Reader mode makes the text easier on the eyes. Here’s how to use Reader mode in Safari on iPhone.
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How to Use Reader Mode in Safari
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Open Safari on iPhone and search for the page you want to read.
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In the URL bar on the left, you’ll see a small icon that looks like a paragraph of lines. Tap that to turn on Reader mode. Note that Reader mode is not available on home pages or on every website.
That’s it; now you can read your article. I often forget about Reader mode, but it’s a feature I really love when I remember to use it. Reader mode makes the text and images center stage, leaving the webpage’s design and interruptions out of it.
