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  2. How can I highlight or copy verses and make notes?

How can I highlight or copy verses and make notes?

Internet

Step 1: Select the verse you would like to highlight or create your own note for

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Step 2: You have the option to select multiple verses

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Step 3: A sub-menu bar will appear (with a blue background) just underneath the top menu bar. Select the note button ​ to create a note

  • Create a title and add your note in the relevant fields and select save.
  • A new icon will appear in the beginning of the selected Scripture passage.
  •  You can hover over the icon to view your note

Step 4: Select the edit button  and choose a colour to highlight the selected verse or multiple verses

  • The selected Scripture will then be highlighted
Removing notes and highlights

Step 1: Hover over the note icon in the verse 

Step 2: You are now able to edit and delete the note

Step 3: Click the edit icon   to edit the note

Step 4: Click the delete icon  to delete the note

Step 5: To remove a highlight you have to click the highlighted verse

Step 6: Then click on the highlight icon  in the sub-menu (blue background)

Step 7: Select the delete button from the list

Copying text

Step 1: Click on the verse(s) you want to copy to select them

Step 2: Click the copy button to display the copy options

Step 3: Select any additional texts that you would like to include with the copied text e.g. Titles, Chapter numbers and/or Verse numbers

Step 4: Click the blue “Copy” button below the options. A green confirmation message is displayed when the text was successfully copied to your clipboard. Press Ctrl + V (Windows) or ⌘ + V (MAC) to paste the selected text somewhere else

Mobile App

Step 1: Open the menu by selecting the three stripped button

Step 2: Select “My Bible”

Step 3: Select a verse or multiple verses

Step 4: You’ll notice an additional pop-up bar at the bottom of your screen

Step 5: In this bar, there is a notes button to your left and a highlight button to your right

Step 6: Selecting the notes button will activate a text field for you to type your note

Step 7: When you’re done typing the note, you’ll see a button called “users notes” in the bottom bar

Step 8: Selecting this button extends the bar showing you your notes

Step 9: You can choose to edit   or delete  the note

Step 10: In the bottom bar selecting the highlight button will highlight the verse

Step 11: The bar will have an extension to change the colours of the highlight or to cancel it by selecting the colour with an “X” in it

Frequently Asked Questions
  • How can I highlight or copy verses and make notes?
  • How do I disable notifications?
  • How do I create an account?
  • How do I reset my password?
  • How can I search for specific words?
  • How do I start a reading plan?
  • How do I download the app?
  • How do I change the display settings?
  • How can I access audio Bibles?
  • How can I download a Bible?
  • How can I change my username?
  • How do I activate my Premium Membership?

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How do I disable notifications?

Step 1: In the mobile app, open the menu by selecting the three striped button in the top left corner Step 2: Select “My account” Step 3: Scroll down to find the notification section that allows you to manage your notifications Step 4: Click on the switch to deactivate  or activate  your notification

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How do I change the display settings?

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How can I access audio Bibles?

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How do I create an account?

Step 1: Select “Try for free” in the top menu Step 2: Complete the “Sign-up” form Step 3: Agree to the T’s and C’s, etc. Step 4: Select “Sign up” App

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