Rapid Reader functions as a speed–reading tool rather than a program that teaches readers how to increase their reading speed.

You can use Rapid Reader to speed–read web pages and downloaded documents. You can also use the program as a tool to insert notes or dog–ear sections of a document.

At the time of this review, SoftOlogy, the manufacturers of Rapid Reader are working on including e–textbooks.

The Rapid Reader website has a large list of FAQs, you can contact them by email, and they will reply with helpful answers within 24 hours.

Check out the top three rated programs in speed reading software: The Reader's Edge, Ace Reader Pro and RocketReader.