Embedded Files
The Scrible Sidebar works with the sources saved in Scrible.
The Scrible Sidebar works with the sources saved in Scrible.
Save a source
Save a source
Open a page or PDF you'd like to save in Scrible (using Google or a database search in your library), then click on the Scrible icon* in the browser.
The source is saved in a Scrible library and the toolbar appears.
Now we can take advantage of the sidebar and toolbar functions.
*If the Scrible toolbar extension has not been added, simply click here.
Overview of the sidebar
Overview of the sidebar
In this guide, we'll cover how to use the sidebar, starting with the icon at the top and moving down.
Comments
Collaborators
Tags
Information
Citations*
Annotation Key**
Definitions & Translations*
*features in Edu and Edu Pro
**feature in Edu Pro
Open the Comments Sidebar
Open the Comments Sidebar
To open the Comments Sidebar, click on the comments icon in the sidebar to the right, shown here in the green box.
To open the Comments Sidebar, click on the comments icon in the sidebar to the right, shown here in the green box.
Close the Comments Sidebar
Close the Comments Sidebar
To close the Comments Sidebar, click on the x in the top right of the sidebar, shown here in the white box.
To close the Comments Sidebar, click on the x in the top right of the sidebar, shown here in the white box.
New comments and edits save automatically and are visible each time the Comments Sidebar opens--until either the comment or the source is deleted.
New comments and edits save automatically and are visible each time the Comments Sidebar opens--until either the comment or the source is deleted.
The Collaborator Sidebar
The Collaborator Sidebar
Select the Collaborator icon to see who has added annotations to the document.
Select the Collaborator icon to see who has added annotations to the document.
A number displays in green when others with access to the same shared source are viewing it at the same time.
A number displays in green when others with access to the same shared source are viewing it at the same time.
The Tags Sidebar
The Tags Sidebar
Select the Tags icon to view or edit the tags associated with the source.
Select the Tags icon to view or edit the tags associated with the source.
Remove a tag
Remove a tag
Hover over a tag and click the red x to remove a tag.
Hover over a tag and click the red x to remove a tag.
Add a tag
Add a tag
Click next to Enter tag name, add your tag, and hit the return key.
Click next to Enter tag name, add your tag, and hit the return key.
With the Information sidebar open:
With the Information sidebar open:
- confirm the location/library of the current source
- move or copy this source to another library
- view or edit the title of this source
- add a description of the source
- open the link in another tab by choosing the link icon next to the original URL
- copy the link to the clipboard by selecting the copy icon next to the original URL
Click on the Citation icon to edit/view citations in the sidebar
Click on the Citation icon to edit/view citations in the sidebar
(Edu and Edu Pro feature)
Citation information is easily viewed and updated from the sidebar.
(Edu Pro) For annotated bibliographies, enter the information in the text box under Citation Annotation at the top.
A word count tally displays in the top right corner of the text box, should the assignment have a word count requirement for the annotated bibliography entries.
Confirm or update any citation information in the text boxes here.
A preview of the citation is shown at the bottom.
The citation style can be changed from the dropdown here.
To copy this citation to the clipboard, click on the copy icon here.
The Annotation Key (Edu Pro)
The Annotation Key (Edu Pro)
The Annotation Key is a helpful tool for organizing projects with multiple topics, collaborators, or points of view.
The Annotation Key is a helpful tool for organizing projects with multiple topics, collaborators, or points of view.
Each person or topic can use a specific annotation and color.
Each person or topic can use a specific annotation and color.
For example, when researching for a debate, evidence supporting the argument can be highlighted in green, and contradicting evidence can be highlighted in red.
For example, when researching for a debate, evidence supporting the argument can be highlighted in green, and contradicting evidence can be highlighted in red.
In the image to the right, information about active galactic nuclei is highlighted in green, while information about black holes is highlighted in pink.
In the image to the right, information about active galactic nuclei is highlighted in green, while information about black holes is highlighted in pink.
These annotation tags apply to each source in the same library.
These annotation tags apply to each source in the same library.
The tags are searchable, so when creating an outline in Scrible, or writing a paper with our Scrible Writer add-on, you can search for evidence matching specific tag(s).
The tags are searchable, so when creating an outline in Scrible, or writing a paper with our Scrible Writer add-on, you can search for evidence matching specific tag(s).
Definitions & Translations Sidebar
Definitions & Translations Sidebar
(Edu and Edu Pro features)
Translations and definitions captured with these tools in the toolbar remain in the sidebar and can be opened/closed at any time.
Closing the sidebar will not remove information saved here.
To delete a translation or definition, click on the trash can in the top corner of that entry.
The Scrible Toolbar initially loads at top of a page and PDF.
The sidebar appears on the right side of the page.
Both the toolbar and sidebar can be repositioned easily on web pages. Click here to learn how.
12/09/22
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