Reading Articles
Browse and read RSS subscription content
Rodel Reader provides a comfortable RSS reading experience with multiple view modes and rich reading settings.
Interface Overview
The RSS reading interface consists of the following parts:
| Area | Function |
|---|---|
| Sidebar | Feed list, groups, virtual folders |
| Article List | Shows articles from selected feed |
| Reading Area | Article content rendering |
Article List
List Display
The article list shows the following information:
| Info | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Article title |
| Summary | Article content excerpt |
| Cover Image | Article cover (if available) |
| Publish Time | Friendly time format (e.g., "3 hours ago") |
| Author | Article author (if available) |
| Feed | Source feed name (shown in aggregate mode) |
| Status Icons | Read, favorite, read later markers |
Filter Options
Filter controls at the top of the article list:
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Unread Only | Show only unread articles (default on) |
| All | Show all articles |
Sort Options
Click the sort button to select sorting method:
| Sort | Description |
|---|---|
| Publish Time | Sort by publish date (default) |
| Author | Sort by author name |
Each sort supports ascending and descending toggle.
Searching Articles
Enter keywords in the search box to search:
- Article title
- Article summary
- Article content
Search results update in real-time with paginated loading support.
Aggregate Reading
Besides viewing individual feeds, you can use aggregate views to see articles from multiple feeds.
Time Aggregation
Aggregate Reading at the top of the sidebar shows articles from all feeds within a time range:
| Time Range | Description |
|---|---|
| 6 hours | Articles from the last 6 hours |
| 24 hours | Articles from the last 24 hours |
| 3 days | Articles from the last 3 days |
You can adjust the default time range in Settings → RSS.
Virtual Folders
The sidebar provides two virtual folders:
| Folder | Content |
|---|---|
| Favorites | All articles marked as favorites |
| Read Later | All articles marked for reading later |
Reader
Click an article in the list to display its content in the reading area on the right.
Article Actions
The reader toolbar provides the following actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Mark Read/Unread | Toggle article read status |
| Favorite | Add or remove from favorites |
| Read Later | Add or remove read later mark |
| Open in Browser | Open original link in system browser |
Context Menu
Right-click an article list item for quick actions:
- Mark read/unread
- Add to favorites
- Read later
- Open in browser
Text Selection Actions
After selecting text in the reading area:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Copy | Copy selected text to clipboard |
| Read Aloud | Read selected content aloud |
| Search | Search selected text in browser |
| Translate | Translate selected text |
Image Actions
Right-click an image in the article:
- Save Image: Download image locally
Full-text Fetching
Some feeds only provide excerpts. Rodel Reader supports automatic full-text fetching.
Enable Full-text Fetching
- Right-click feed → Edit
- Enable Auto-fetch full text option
- When reading articles, full content will be automatically fetched
How It Works
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Detect if article content is an excerpt |
| 2 | Access original link to get page content |
| 3 | Extract and render main content |
Tip
Full-text fetching depends on the original website's accessibility. Some sites may not extract content correctly.
Reading Settings
Click the settings button in the reader toolbar to customize your reading experience.
Style Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Font Size | Adjust text size |
| Font | Select reading font |
| Font Weight | Adjust font thickness |
| Line Height | Adjust line spacing |
| Paragraph Spacing | Adjust distance between paragraphs |
| Content Width | Limit maximum content area width |
| Justify | Enable or disable text justification |
Override Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Override Font Style | Replace original font with custom font |
| Override Color Style | Replace original colors with theme colors |
Tip
Override options help maintain a consistent reading experience across articles from different sources.
Text-to-Speech
Rodel Reader supports article read-aloud (TTS) functionality.
TTS Engines
| Engine | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Speech | Browser built-in speech synthesis |
| Edge TTS | Microsoft Edge voice service (better quality) |
TTS Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Voice | Select reading voice |
| Speed | Adjust reading speed |
| Pitch | Adjust voice pitch |
| Highlight Sentence | Highlight current sentence while reading |
Using TTS
- Click the Read Aloud button in reader toolbar
- Or select text and choose Read Aloud
Read Status Management
Auto-mark as Read
Opening an article automatically marks it as read.
Manual Management
| Operation | Method |
|---|---|
| Mark Single | Right-click article → Mark read/unread |
| Mark All Read | Click the mark all read button at top of article list |
Sync Services
When using sync services (like Inoreader, Miniflux, etc.), read status syncs bidirectionally:
- Local mark read → Syncs to cloud
- Cloud status change → Syncs to local
FAQ
Article content is incomplete?
- Check if only an excerpt is provided
- Try enabling Auto-fetch full text
- Click Open in Browser to view original
Images not displaying?
- Check network connection
- Some sites restrict external linking
- Click Open in Browser to view original
How to batch mark as read?
Click the Mark All Read button at the top of the article list to mark all articles in the current list as read.
How are reading settings saved?
Reading settings are global and automatically saved, applying to all articles.