The Microsoft Reader program is used to read and manage electronic books and was first developed in the year 2000. Microsoft Reader is available as a free download and works with many versions of the Windows Operating System, including those designed for mobile devices.
The Microsoft Reader program uses the LIT file extension, which is short for Literature. Books that use this file extension can be downloaded from a number of different sources and then viewed using the Microsoft Reader program. Microsoft Reader has a number of features, including clear type, which was designed to allow for easier reading on smaller screens, such as those on Tablet computing devices or Smartphones.
Microsoft reader also has note-taking functions, meaning that users can highlight any of the text within the ebook and make notes. They can also create small drawings or doodles within the ebook, and use a search function to find particular segments or words. The PC version of Microsoft Reader comes with a text-to-speech function, which allows the computer to narrate the book or any selected text within the book.
