> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.readermode.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.readermode.io/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

Congratulations on starting your Reader Mode journey!\
Click 🔍 **Search** at the top right corner of this page to find what you're looking for.

Not sure what to do first? Start here:

🔹 **`Step 1`: Pick up the basics fast** - [learn more about Reader Mode](/getting-started/about-reader-mode.md) and how it makes your life easier

🔹 **`Step 2`: Start reading articles with no distraction and more productivity** – [download Reader Mode](https://readermode.io/download) extension, [customize how articles look like](/using-reader-mode/reader-mode.md), and start [highlighting](/using-reader-mode/highlights.md)

🔹 **`Step 3`: Take your bookmarks anywhere** – [create public page](/using-reader-mode/public-page.md) or [embed bookmarks](/using-reader-mode/embed.md) on your site.


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