Reeader

If you are using the browser for mainly reading tasks, there is a method of making that all easy. Reeader is a small Chrome extension that modifies the layout of a page in order to help you focus on articles and not on random distractions.

Reeader does not alter pages automatically after installation. You will have to click its icon in order to change the layout.  When activated, Reeader will emphasize the text bits and titles, leaving a lot of graphic content out, but not all. At least one image pertaining to an article or a segment will be kept, and will usually be placed under that article.

Of curse, such a modified layout will cause a page to become longer, causing the user to scroll down much more than before to reach the bottom.

If you check the upper right corner of the page, a set of new controls will be made available when activating the reading mode. These tools can help one highlight prepositions, enlarge or minimize text, or change the shade of the background. The user can change the line height and make the font bold if necessary.

To bring a page to its default layout, all you have to do is click the Close button located in the left-upper corner of the new layout.

In summary, Reeader is an interesting extension that changes the way one reads using their Chrome browser. The layout change paired with the several tools that focus on enhancing text and visibility could make this add-on your favorite when it comes to reading articles, stories, etc. Also, the extension is very intuitive and safe to work with, as it reverts all changes with a click of a button.