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Ebsco Ebook Mobile App: Tools

Activate the control panel within the ebook

Tap the page to activate the control panel for navigation and the reading toolbar.  The following tools will be available.

Search within ebook

You can search for a word or phrase within the ebook,

Tap the Search icon and enter your term(s).

A list of pages on which your search term(s) appear.

Navigating the ebook

  • Tap the Contents tab to access the table of contents.
  • Swipe with your finger or tap the forward/backward arrows to turn pages.

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Bookmarking

Add a Bookmark

  • Tap the Bookmark icon
  • Type in your note
  • Click Save

Delete a Bookmark

  • Tap the Bookmark icon
    • iOS devices - swipe from the right tot he left on the bookmark and select Delete
    • Android devices - select the bookmark button in the upper right , select "x" for the bookmark(s) to delete and select Save

Settings

Wihin the Settings option, you can:

  • Adjust the font size
    • EPUB formatted book: Tap the "+" button on the upper right corner until you get to the size you want and tap Save
    • PDF formatted book:  No settings to change; use the pinch zoom technique within the pages
  • Change the brightness
  • Select your preferred page turn effect
  • Lock orientation to portrait or landscape