You should learn how to use iOS Safari Reader if, like the rest of the world, you don’t like ads and other distractions that hinder your online browsing experience.
See, while ads are essential to the functioning of many websites, including Tom’s Guide, we know they can be annoying at times. It’s also not uncommon to stumble upon a page completely dominated by ads, which can hamper your ability to read the text on the page.
Fortunately, as you’d expect from one of the best phones out there, the iPhone has a built-in way of removing clutter and allowing you to view web pages more clearly. It’s called Reader, and it’s included with iOS Safari.
Want to learn how to use iOS Safari Reader? Of course you do, read on!
How to use iOS Safari Reader
NB: Not every website or web page supports the reader, but many do. We’ll show you how to determine this and how to enable Reader to launch automatically whenever possible.
This process is the same on iOS and iPadOS.
1.Press AA on a webpage
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Open a web page on safari And Click on the AA icontop right, next to the URL bar.
2. Click on Show Reader
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Click Show Reader from the dropdown list. You can also adjust the text size from this menu using the small or large A buttons at the top.
You will now have a Reader-formatted page, with no distractions and only text and images displayed.
To get out of the reader, simply Click on the AA icon Again, and Select Hide Reader.
How to use iOS Safari Reader automatically
Alternatively, if you want to set the reader to work whenever possible, you can follow these steps. However, this may not result in the best experience on certain websites.
1. Go to Settings > Safari
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Open the Settings appAnd Move the mouse down And Click on Safari.
2. Click on the reader
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Move the mouse down And Click Reader.
3. Toggle on all sites
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Switch on all websites And voila, Safari will now display any applicable pages in reader mode where possible. This is essentially like an automatic ad blocker, at the cost of some page functionality and design.
If you enjoyed this tutorial, we have several iPhone-themed guides to help you make better use of technology, including how to clear RAM on iPhone, how to delete multiple contacts on iPhone and how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone.
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