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Getting Started with Orbitnote and Read&Write for Google Chrome

  1. Download Extensions:

    Go to the Chrome Web Store to add the Read&Write and OrbitNote extension to your Chrome browser. You should also add the Screenshot Reader extension, but it does not need to be pinned.


    2. Pin the Read&Write and OrbitNote Extensions:

    • After installing, click on the Extensions icon (shaped like a puzzle piece) next to the Chrome address bar to view all your extensions.

    • Locate Read&Write and OrbitNote in the list. Next to it, you'll see a "pin" icon. Click this icon to pin the Read&Write extension to your Chrome toolbar for quick access. The Screenshot Reader extension does not need to be pinned and will work in conjunction with Read&Write when needed.

    • Repeat the process for OrbitNote


    3. Sign In with Your School Email:

    • Click on the Read&Write (purple puzzle piece) icon now visible on your Chrome toolbar.

    • *Recommended: First time use, open in Google Docs

    • When prompted, sign in using your school email address to activate the extension's full capabilities.

    • Click on the Orbitnote extension icon.

    • Sign into orbit.texthelp.com with your school email to get started.  You can reference this article for further information on Orbitnote.

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