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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "does%20brave%20have%20a%20reader%20mode%20like%20microsoft%20edge%20with%20f9%20key%20and%20if%20so%2C%20can%20we%20assign%20a%20shortcut%20key%20or%20is%20there%20one%20already%20assigned%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s what I found out about Brave and its \u201creader mode\u201d (aka Speedreader), and whether you can use or set up a keyboard shortcut (like the F9 key, which Microsoft Edge uses by default) to toggle it.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Does Brave Have a Reader Mode?\n\nYes \u2014 Brave supports a feature called **Speedreader**, which functions similarly to the \"reader mode\" found in other browsers. It simplifies pages (removing ads, navigation, etc.) to focus on content. Speedreader actually starts modifying the page before it loads for better performance and privacy. ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045031392-What-is-Speedreader?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Is There a Default Shortcut or a Way to Use One?\n\n- As of now, there is **no built-in keyboard shortcut** like F9 in Microsoft Edge to toggle Speedreader or reader mode. Users have repeatedly asked for this, but Brave has **not assigned such a default shortcut**. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/brave_browser/comments/ecqqud?utm_source=openai))  \n- The official Brave shortcuts list (as of May 2025) does **not mention toggling reader mode**. ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032272171-What-keyboard-shortcuts-can-I-use-in-Brave?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f Can You Assign One?\n\nCurrently, Brave has a settings section for customizing keyboard shortcuts (\u201cBrave \u2192 Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Shortcuts\u201d) which applies to many builtin actions and extensions. But **toggling reader mode or Speedreader is not included** in the list of commands available there so you can\u2019t directly bind F9 (or another key) to that action. ([community.brave.com](https://community.brave.com/t/custom-keyboard-shortcut/483237?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 Workarounds & What Might Happen Next\n\n- **Brave Flags**: To access Speedreader or \u201creader mode compatibilities,\u201d use `brave://flags` and enable flags like `#brave-speedreader` or \u201cEnable Reader Mode\u201d or \u201cReader Mode triggering.\u201d This will make the Speedreader toggle visible in the appearance settings under \u201cSpeedreader\u201d and sometimes an icon in the address bar. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/brave/comments/oiwtub?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Extensions**: If you frequently need this, you could install a \u201creader mode\u201d extension from the Chrome Web Store. Many of these extensions allow you to set a shortcut, which may work better for your workflow. Note Brave supports extensions like Chrome does. ([community.brave.com](https://community.brave.com/t/reader-mode-or-view/67399?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Future changes?**: There are feature requests in Brave\u2019s GitHub repo looking for adding a keyboard shortcut for toggling reader mode (e.g., \u201cF9 or similar\u201d). That suggests it\u2019s not officially implemented yet, but it's something users are asking for. ([community.brave.com](https://community.brave.com/t/keyboard-shortcut-for-reader-view/142990?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check your current Brave version (if you tell me which OS you're using) and see if there\u2019s any recent update that *does* let you assign a shortcut for Speedreader. Do you want me to dig into that?"
    }
]