Devices, methods, and systems for automatic text segmentation, text animation, and multimedia text presentation are provided. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method allowing a user to segment and set text animation styles and set the timing of text such that the text appears according to the user's desired customizable settings is disclosed. In another embodiment, a computer-implemented method for displaying text such that natural reading pauses and user-defined animation and audio-effects are added to the text to facilitate and enhance the reading experience is disclosed.