Your Tools, One Tap Away
The floating button puts Helperbird one tap away — a small button that sits on top of every website. Tap it and the Helperbird accessibility toolbar opens right there with read aloud, dictionary, translate, immersive reader, voice typing, the reading ruler, and more, so you never have to hunt for the browser toolbar. It's perfect for kiosk mode, locked-down devices, or anyone who just wants quicker access.
Learn how to use the floating button, or read the full Accessibility Toolbar guide.
Related features
- Accessibility Toolbar - The full bar of reading and writing tools the floating button opens.
- Shortcuts - Open Helperbird and trigger features straight from the keyboard.
- Immersive Reader - A distraction-free reading view for any page.
- Reading Mode - Strip a page back to clean, readable text.
What You Get
Your tools on the page: Tap the button and a toolbar of your favourite tools opens right there, read aloud, dictionary, translate, voice typing, the reading ruler, and more, with no popup needed.
Move it anywhere: Drag the button or the open toolbar wherever suits you, and Helperbird remembers the spot. You can also nudge it into place with the keyboard.
Great for kiosks: When the browser toolbar is hidden, in ChromeOS kiosk or locked mode, or during a locked online quiz, the floating button gives students a reliable way to reach their tools.
Who Uses This
Schools running Helperbird in kiosk or locked mode, where the toolbar is stripped away.
Students who want one-tap access without searching for the extension icon.
Anyone who finds the toolbar icon fiddly to reach.
Admin Controls
Admins can turn the floating button on for everyone using managed JSON policy — ideal for kiosk and locked-mode deployments where the browser toolbar is unavailable.
See How to Enable the Floating Helperbird Button for Admins and How to Disable Helperbird Features Using JSON Policy.
Is This Free?
The floating button is free to use. It works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
