All UMD students, faculty, and staff may download a "Take Home" version of Read&Write (R&W) for their personal computers.
Note: If you do not have a @d.umn.edu email address, please email [email protected] before downloading, so you can be authorized to use R&W.
1. Download the software.
Go to the texthelp website. Select "Try Read&Write". Then choose Windows US EN from the dropdown menu.
![rw_try_win.gif Screenshot: Menu. Windows US EN selected. Unselected: Google Chrome, Mac, Android, iPad, Edge.](/sites/itss.d.umn.edu/files/2022-02/rw_try_win.gif)
2. Install the software.
A dialog box will appear. It will read, "Hi, almost ready to install. By clicking the 'Accept and Install' button, I acknowledge that I accept the User terms."
![rw_win_perm.gif (20.63 KB) Screenshot: 'Accept and Install' dialog box.](/sites/itss.d.umn.edu/files/2022-02/rw_win_perm.gif)
Click or Activate the "Accept and Install" button.
3. Open the software.
- Double click or activate the Read&Write icon on your desktop.
- Click or activate the Read&Write tab at the top of your screen.
![rw_win_icon_0.gif Icon: RW (Read&Write)](/sites/itss.d.umn.edu/files/2022-02/rw_win_icon_0.gif)
4. Sign in
A Read&Write sign in dialog box will appear. Select "Sign in with Google". Enter your d.umn.edu email address to authenticate. If you do not have an @d.umn.edu email address, please refer to the previous note.
![rw_signin.gif Screenshot: Sign in with Google.](/sites/itss.d.umn.edu/files/2022-02/rw_signin.gif)
5. The Read&Write toolbar should appear.
![rw_win_sc_toolbar.gif Screenshot: Toolbar](/sites/itss.d.umn.edu/files/2022-02/rw_win_sc_toolbar.gif)
If it doesn't appear or you need help, call or stop by the ITSS TechCenter HelpDesk (218-726-8847, Kirby Plaza 165).
6. Enjoy using Read&Write!
For a tour of the toolbar watch the Windows Toolbar Video.