Reading Settings on Mobile (Font Size, Brightness and Theme)

Customize your Top Hat reading experience in the mobile app by adjusting font size, brightness, and theme on iOS and Android devices. This guide walks students through how to access and modify reading preferences for eTextbook pages, including switching between light and dark mode, resizing text, and resetting to default settings.

Changes apply across all pages and persist even after closing the app. You’ll also learn how to access the Page Toolbar for notes, class threads, and AI-powered tools like Ace Study Assistant.

Table of Contents

1. Reading Settings (Font Size, Brightness, and Theme)
2. Page Toolbar
3. Frequently Asked Questions

Reading Settings (Font Size, Brightness, and Theme)

Students can adjust various aspects of the eText reading experience on the Top Hat mobile app, including font size, page brightness, and viewing theme.

Adjusting the Reading Settings

1. Ensure the Top Hat application is updated and open your course or eTextbook.
2. Navigate to a page and tap the three stacked dots to open the menu.
3. Select Reading Settings.
4. Adjust the slider bars as needed, or choose a Theme from the drop-down menu.
5. Tap the X to save and close the settings menu.

Reading Settings Details

• Theme Settings: View content in light or dark mode. "Match device" is the default; if your device is set to Dark Mode, Top Hat pages will display in Dark Mode as well. You can manually override this to force Light or Dark mode.
• Reset Settings: Tap Reset Settings to return font size, brightness, and theme to their default values.
• Persistence: Font size and brightness adjustments apply to all pages and are saved automatically even after you close and reopen the app.

Page Toolbar

Students can access various tools from the navigation bar at the bottom of a page or in the toolbar menu:

• Notes: Access previously created notes and highlights.
• Class Threads: If enabled in the course, view and participate in discussion threads.
• Reading Settings: Adjust font size, brightness, and theme.
• AI-Powered Tools: Ace Study Assistant and Ace Practice tools are available in the footer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I adjust the size of the text/font in my eTextbook on the mobile app?

Navigate to any page, tap the three stacked dots to open the menu, select Reading Settings, and drag the font slider to your desired size.

How do I find the settings menu to change the appearance of the page?

Navigate to any page in your course or eTextbook and tap the three stacked dots to open the menu. Select the Reading Settings option.

Why do my font size and brightness changes still apply after I close and reopen the Top Hat app?

These settings are designed to persist. They apply across all pages and are automatically saved to your profile even after closing the app.

I have my phone set to Dark Mode. How do I make the Top Hat pages display in Light Mode instead?

The default setting, Match device, follows your phone's system settings. To override this, open the Reading Settings menu and manually set the viewing Theme to Light Mode.

If I change the font size on one page, does it only change for that page, or does it change for my entire eTextbook?

The settings apply across all pages, including your entire eTextbook. Changing the font size using the slider will affect all text within every page.

Is there a quick way to undo all the changes I made to the font size and brightness?

Yes. Tap on Reset Settings within the Reading Settings menu, which reverts the font size, brightness, and theme back to their default values.