The all new WordQ App for Chrome™ is here.

By Marc Hagen • October 10, 2022

Nisai Group, a leading provider of online education to school age and adult learners for 25 years is pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to acquire a major shareholding of Quillsoft Ltd. based in Toronto, Canada. For over 20 years Quillsoft has been an industry-leader in the development of state-of-the art assistive technologies. The joining of these two organisations strengthens the wider strategy of both to support individuals of all ages to develop their skills in written literacy with shared values centred around accessibility, inclusivity, aspiration, and innovation. This also marks two significant points in the strategies of both organisations.

WordQ for You – Meet the all new WordQ for Google Chrome™

What is WordQ for Chrome?

Meet the newest addition to the WordQ literacy support line-up! This easy-to-install and simple-to-use web app lets you read, write, and manipulate documents and PDFs, all in a controlled area linked to your Google account. When you use the WordQ Chrome app, you can access, create, edit, and save documents and PDFs from both Google Drive™️ and locally, on your computer. Including state-of-the-art word prediction, text-to-speech capability for better comprehension and effective proofreading, simple speech recognition for voice typing, and a screen contrast tool, WordQ for the Chrome browser and OS has what you need to read and write better at school and home.

Meet the New WordQ Chrome App

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Check out all of WordQ’s NEW features!

Word Prediction
Based on years of research, WordQ for Chrome includes our most impressive Word Prediction to date, able to suggest relevant words in as few as 1.3 keystrokes and offering usage examples for commonly confused words.

Speech Feedback
Speech Feedback reads what you write aloud as you type, helping you catch mistakes and learn proper pronunciation.

Proofreading
With Proofreading what you have written can be read aloud to you when you’re finished, making mistakes and typos more noticeable.

Simple Speech Recognition
Simple Speech Recognition offers an easy-to-use speech-to-text dictation option, no training needed.

PDF Access
Use PDF Access to fill out forms, complete assignments, annotate, and mark-up PDFs with full access to all of WordQ’s supports.

Screen Contrast
The newest addition to WordQ’s accessibility features, the Screen Contrast tool allows you to adjust background colour and intensity to make it easier to read on a screen.

ThoughtQ
Integrates dynamic topic lists, helping students research new topics online easily and safely.

Topic List
Create or upload topic lists which will then be prioritized in the word prediction list.

Exam Mode
An accessible area for students who need support during tests; ensuring equity not an advantage.

Custom Vocabulary
Users may add personalized vocabulary which will appear in the prediction list with a usage example.

Introducing Nisai

Since 1996, Nisai have been supporting children and young people with Special Education Needs and learning difference With a focus on progression and outcomes, Nisai believe that everyone has equal value and should have access to quality assured education. Approved by the Department for Education in the UK to support learners with SEND, Nisai combine 21st century technology with a traditional, holistic approach to support, develop and nurture the whole child. With expertise in producing outcomes for learners with SEN, social emotional and mental health or medical illness, Nisai delivers an internationally recognised Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum with its status as an approved Cambridge International Online School.