“Read mode” in a web browser is a feature that enhances the reading experience of a webpage by presenting the content in a more readable and distraction-free manner. While most modern browsers don’t have a native “read mode,” many extensions and add-ons provide similar functionality. Below are some test scenarios you can use to test the read mode feature in a browser or browser extension:
- Activation Test:
- Test if the read mode can be activated through various methods such as clicking on an extension icon, using a keyboard shortcut, or accessing it from the browser’s menu.
- Verify that the read mode is visually distinct from the regular browsing mode.
- Content Rendering Test:
- Test if the read mode correctly extracts and displays the main content of the webpage, excluding sidebars, headers, footers, and ads.
- Check if images and multimedia content are properly displayed or hidden based on the read mode settings.
- Readability Test:
- Ensure that the text font, size, and spacing are adjusted for better readability in the read mode.
- Verify that line breaks and word wrapping are handled appropriately to prevent horizontal scrolling.
- Theme and Styles Test:
- Test different themes (light, dark, sepia, etc.) available in the read mode and ensure they are applied correctly.
- Verify that custom styles (font type, background color, etc.) are applied consistently across webpages.
- Responsive Design Test:
- Test the read mode on different devices and screen sizes to check its responsiveness.
- Ensure that the read mode remains usable and visually appealing on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Navigation Test:
- Check if the read mode provides easy navigation options, such as previous and next page, table of contents, or scrolling options.
- Verify that hyperlinks within the content are still accessible and functional.
- Compatibility Test:
- Test the read mode on various websites, including blogs, news articles, forums, and complex web applications.
- Ensure that the read mode works well with different types of content and page layouts.
- Localization Test:
- Verify that the read mode works correctly with content in different languages and character sets.
- Performance Test:
- Evaluate the performance of the read mode feature, especially when dealing with large webpages or websites with heavy multimedia content.
- Ensure that enabling the read mode doesn’t cause significant slowdowns or crashes.
- Exit and Restore Test:
- Test if the read mode can be easily exited and restored to the regular browsing mode.
- Check if the page’s state is preserved when switching between read mode and regular mode.