Install Texthelp Read&Write for macOS

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Install Texthelp Read&Write Gold

Texthelp Read&Write is available without fee to Indiana University students, faculty, and staff through IUware.

  1. Download the installation file from IUware, and then locate it on your system.
  2. Double-click the Read&Write.dmg file.
  3. Drag the Read&Write icon into your Applications folder.
  4. Read&Write will now begin copying to your applications.
  5. The Read&Write icon will appear in your Applications folder.
  6. Double-click the Read&Write icon to launch the application.
  7. When prompted, click Open to open the application.

    Read&Write prompt

  8. A new window appears outlining the steps to enable assistive devices for Read&Write. Click Continue to proceed through the steps.

    Enable assistive devices

  9. A "Security & Privacy" window will appear. Click the checkbox next to the Read&Write icon, and then select the Lock icon at the bottom of the page.

    Security and privacy window

  10. Enter your computer username and password, and then check Unlock.

    Unlock Security & Privacy preferences

  11. Select the checkbox for Read&Write.

    Read&Write checkbox

  12. Select the lock in the bottom left corner of the window. Close the "Security and Privacy" window.
  13. You can now log into and begin using Read&Write.

Sign into Read&Write

Before continuing, make sure you have an internet connection.

  1. Launch Read&Write.
  2. A license agreement will appear. When prompted, select the I accept the license agreement radial button, and click OK.

    License agreement

  3. You will be prompted to sign in and given a choice of options. Select Sign in with Microsoft.

    Sign in

  4. Enter your IU email address (ending in @iu.edu). Select Next.

    Enter email address

  5. Enter your passphrase and select Sign in.
  6. Complete the Two-Step Login (Duo) authentication.
  7. After Duo authentication is complete, you may be asked if you want to trust this browser. Pick either Yes or No to continue.
  8. You may be asked if you want to stay signed in. Pick either Yes or No to continue.
  9. The window will then disappear, and you are now signed into Read&Write.

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Last modified on 2022-11-08 14:18:48.