This article explains how to use Chrome’s built-in reading mode: distill page. Distill page removes distracting elements from a web page, leaving only clean text to read. It’s a hidden feature that you can enable in Chrome for Windows.

Below you'll learn how to enable the Distill Page, plus some Chrome extensions that will give you the same functionality as the Distill Page, regardless of what type of device or operating system you're using.

Keep in mind that you can always use an extension to get the same functionality as the distill page, regardless of which operating system you are using (Windows, macOS, etc.). In some cases, you may find it easier to install an extension instead of manually updating Chrome to enable distill mode.

Before you begin, create a backup by right-clicking on the Chrome application in the Programs menu, then copying and pasting the application to another location.