Sensory Ruler for Windows — Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sensory Ruler?

Sensory Ruler is a screen reading ruler for Windows. It places a coloured tinted overlay band across your screen, helping you focus on a single line or section of text. The area above and below the ruler can be independently tinted in a contrasting colour.

What is Sensory Ruler used for?

Sensory Ruler is used to aid reading focus on screen. It is particularly helpful for people with dyslexia, visual stress, Meares-Irlen syndrome or other conditions that make tracking lines of text on a screen difficult. It works across all Windows applications.

Is Sensory Ruler included with Sensory Readable?

Yes. Sensory Ruler is included in the Sensory Readable Suite for Windows. It can be launched from the three-dot More menu on the Readable toolbar, or directly from Windows by searching for Ruler in the Windows search box.

Can I buy Sensory Ruler separately?

Yes. Sensory Ruler is available as a standalone product with a one-off licence fee — no subscription required. Visit sensoryreadable.com for licence prices.

What are the system requirements for Sensory Ruler?

The minimum specification is Intel i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB HDD. Sensory Ruler runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Does Sensory Ruler work on dual or multiple monitors?

Yes. Sensory Ruler supports extended and multiple display setups, including up to 3 monitors from version 1.1.0 onwards.