How BriskRead works

How speed reading works.
Six modes, one document.

Speed reading is not a contest to show one word as fast as possible. BriskRead lets you move between six views without losing your place, so the format can match the material.

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Your eyes stay anchored in Flash mode.

Each word is split around its Optimal Recognition Point. The highlighted letter stays in one fixed position while the rest of the word moves around it. Punctuation and longer words receive extra time, so high WPM does not become a metronome that ignores meaning.

Fastest

Flash

One word at a fixed point, the classic RSVP reader (what RSVP is). Best for clearing familiar articles, newsletters and backlog items quickly.

Context: One word
Starting pace: 300-400 WPM

Balanced

Phrase

Three-word groups keep short grammatical relationships together. Use it when single-word RSVP feels too fragmented.

Context: Three words
Starting pace: 280-380 WPM

Contextual

Focus

The full paragraph remains visible while a focus highlight advances. It is the bridge between paced reading and a normal page.

Context: Full paragraph
Starting pace: 220-320 WPM

Anchored context

Flow

The current word stays on a fixed focal line while nearby words and adjacent lines remain visible. Use it when Flash feels too sparse.

Context: Three lines
Starting pace: 240-360 WPM

Self-paced

Bionic

Bold word beginnings provide visual anchors while you control the scan. Useful for reference material and rereading. See bionic reading.

Context: Full page
Pace: You control it

Most context

Use speed reading as a first pass.

Newsletters, industry reports, meeting notes, saved articles and long email threads are strong fits. Start in Phrase or Focus if the topic is new, then move faster once the vocabulary becomes familiar.

Slow down when precision matters.

Contracts, equations, unfamiliar technical writing and anything you must cite exactly deserve a lower WPM or the full Page view. Comprehension is the objective. Speed is only a control.

From source to focused reading in three steps.

1
Bring in the material
Paste text, upload PDF, EPUB or TXT, scan an image, extract a public URL, or send a page from the Chrome extension.
2
Choose context before speed
Pick Flash, Phrase, Focus, Flow, Bionic or Page. Check your baseline with the reading speed test instead of chasing the highest number.
3
Adjust as the material changes
Pause, rewind, change WPM, switch themes or enable Audio Sync. Your reading position stays with the document.

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How it works FAQ

Which reading mode should I start with?

Start with Phrase or Focus if the material is new, or Flash if you are clearing familiar newsletters and articles. You can switch between all six modes mid-document without losing your place.

What is the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) in Flash mode?

The Optimal Recognition Point is the letter near the start of a word where the eye naturally focuses during recognition. BriskRead highlights that letter at a fixed screen coordinate so your eyes do not have to scan horizontally.

Does switching reading modes reset my position in the document?

No. All six views share the same word index, so switching from Flash to Focus or Page lands on the exact sentence you were reading.

How speed reading works. Six modes, one document.