Google has recently announced a new PDF editor capability for its Chrome browser, focused on improving web accessibility. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, allowing users to convert PDF files to text, will be integrated into the browser in the coming months, enabling users with sight and reading difficulties to use screen readers to read PDFs aloud. The move comes in response to Google’s analysis that more than 360 billion PDFs are currently inaccessible to users with disabilities. To solve this issue, Google will use AI to create built-in Chrome browser features similar to those used in its OCR technology. However, the OCR feature will only be available on ChromeOS devices initially. As part of its ongoing commitment to web accessibility, the company has also announced the expansion of its Reading Mode feature, previously only available on Chromebooks, to all devices soon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related to the Above News
What is the new PDF editor capability introduced by Google for its Chrome browser?
Google has introduced a new PDF editor capability for its Chrome browser, which focuses on improving web accessibility. It will integrate Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, enabling users with sight and reading difficulties to use screen readers to read PDFs aloud.
What is the purpose of the OCR technology integrated into Google Chrome?
The OCR technology will convert PDF files to text. This will help users with sight and reading difficulties to use screen readers to read PDFs aloud, thus making PDFs more accessible.
How many PDFs are currently inaccessible to people with disabilities?
According to Google's analysis, more than 360 billion PDFs are currently inaccessible to users with disabilities.
What is Google's solution to make PDFs more accessible to users with disabilities?
Google will use AI to create built-in Chrome browser features similar to those used in its OCR technology. This will make PDFs more accessible to users with disabilities.
Will the OCR feature be available on all devices?
Initially, the OCR feature will only be available on ChromeOS devices. However, Google plans to expand it to all devices soon.
What is the Reading Mode feature, and where was it previously available?
The Reading Mode is a feature that enhances the reading experience by removing unnecessary elements from a webpage and highlighting the main content. It was previously available only on Chromebooks.
Will the Reading Mode feature be available on all devices soon?
Yes, as part of its ongoing commitment to web accessibility, Google has announced that the Reading Mode feature will soon be available on all devices.
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