#613 · Accessibility Tools

Easy Read Text Formatter

Turn dense text into a clearer Easy Read draft with shorter sentences, visible spacing, simpler structure, and a list of passages that still need human review.

Text Input

Private, in-browser processing
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How to use this text tool

  1. Paste text or choose a plain-text file.
  2. Set only the options that apply to your content.
  3. Select Run Easy Read Text Formatter or press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter.
  4. Review every flag or change in its original context before publishing.

What this tool does

This page applies focused, explainable checks or formatting rules to the text you provide. The output is meant to support an accessibility review, not replace testing with disabled people and assistive technology.

The tool uses local pattern matching, text measurement, and the options shown above. It does not send your text to an external language model or silently change the source file.

Treat automatic suggestions as editorial prompts. Preserve meaning, respect self-identification, and follow the accessibility requirements of the platform where the text will appear.

Example

Load the sample to see a realistic input for the easy read text formatter. Run it once with the defaults, then change an option and compare the visible report and downloadable data.

Use cases

  • Review content before a website or app release.
  • Prepare subtitles, documents, forms, or interface copy for an accessibility audit.
  • Give editors a concrete list of passages that need human judgment.
  • Export a small review record for collaboration.

Tips for better output

  • Keep a copy of the original before accepting changes.
  • Read each result in the surrounding paragraph or interface.
  • Test with the assistive technology used by your audience.
  • Prefer specific wording over automatic one-for-one substitutions.
  • Ask affected readers for feedback when a choice is uncertain.

Processing details

All analysis runs in this browser tab. Unicode-aware matching is used where practical, and results can be copied or exported as text, CSV, or JSON when structured findings are available.

No automated checker can understand every cultural, linguistic, technical, or personal context. The built-in rules are intentionally conservative and the final decision remains with the editor.

Frequently asked questions

Does this tool guarantee Easy Read compliance?

No. It creates a clearer draft, but genuine Easy Read material also needs suitable images, layout, subject expertise, and testing with intended readers.

Will it replace difficult words automatically?

It replaces a small set of common bureaucratic phrases. Other difficult or technical words remain for a writer to explain accurately.

Why are some long sentences only flagged?

Automatic splitting can change meaning. The formatter makes conservative breaks at punctuation and leaves uncertain passages for human editing.

Can I turn each sentence into a bullet?

Yes. Enable the bullet option when the material works better as a step or list, but avoid bullets for connected narrative that needs paragraph flow.

Is the original meaning preserved?

The formatter aims to preserve it, but every simplified draft should be checked against the source, especially for legal, medical, or financial text.

Review guide

CheckWhat to confirm
MeaningThe output keeps the intended information.
ContextFlags are reviewed in the full sentence or interface.
TestingThe final content is tested with relevant users and technology.