Text Selection Feature
The easiest way to get help - just highlight text on any webpage!
How It Works
- Select Text: Highlight any text on a webpage by clicking and dragging
- Click the Button: A "Solve with BetterHomework" button appears near your selection
- Get Help: Click it and BetterHomework will analyze the text and provide help
Best Use Cases
Copying Questions from Online Assignments
When working on online homework platforms:
- Highlight the question text
- Click "Solve with BetterHomework"
- Get step-by-step help instantly
Research and Reading
When reading articles or textbooks online:
- Highlight confusing passages
- Get explanations in simpler terms
Practice Problems
Found a practice problem online?
- Select it
- Get the solution with full explanations
Tips
- Select the complete question: Include all relevant information
- Include answer choices: For multiple choice, select the options too
- Works on most websites: Including PDFs viewed in browser
Enabling/Disabling
You can toggle the text selection feature:
- Open the BetterHomework extension
- Find the toggle switch at the bottom
- Turn it on/off as needed
When disabled, the "Solve with BetterHomework" popup won't appear when selecting text.
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