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How to use Safari Reader in iOS 18
In This Article
With so many ads, videos and other distractions, it can be tough to get to the point when reading a web page.
Whether you’re scrolling through the news or trying out a new cheesecake recipe, chances are you want to get straight to the point when visiting a web page. The Reader feature simplifies any web page, removing any distractions and using one easy-to-read font.
It’ll even generate a summary and table of contents for longer articles.
Keep reading to learn how to use the Reader feature in Safari, or scroll down further for advice on how to exit the Reader or customise the font and page colour.
What you’ll need
The Short Version
How to use Safari Reader in iOS 18
Step1
Open Safari
You’ll want to make sure your phone is updated to iOS 18 and running the latest version of Safari.
Step2
Open a tab
We’ll be using a recipe in this example.
Step3
Tap the button to the left of the URL bar
This will take you to the settings for that web page.
Step4
Hit Show Reader
This will minimise any distractions and make it easier to read the web page.
Troubleshooting
To close Safari Reader, simply tap the black button in the lower left corner and choose Hide Reader.
If you’d like to use the Reader in dark mode or adjust the font, tap the black button in the bottom left corner. Then, use the drop-down menu and colour buttons to customise the look of the Reader.
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