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The Scrible Extension works on sources saved in Scrible.
The Scrible Extension works on sources saved in Scrible.
Save a source
Save a source
To add an online source to a Scrible library, click the Scrible icon* in the browser.
The source is saved, and the extension toolbar appears.
Now, we can take advantage of the annotation functions.
*If you have not yet installed the Scrible extension, you may do so here.
If the Scrible Extension Toolbar doesn't load on the page of a previously saved source, try refreshing the page.
If the Scrible Extension Toolbar doesn't load on the page of a previously saved source, try refreshing the page.
If you are having trouble saving a new source, copy the URL into another tab and click the Scrible extension from the new tab.
If you are having trouble saving a new source, copy the URL into another tab and click the Scrible extension from the new tab.
Using the Extension:
Using the Extension:
The Scrible Extension initially loads at the top of a webpage or PDF. The sidebar is housed on the right side of the screen.
Both can be repositioned easily.
Click here for the guide to moving the extension toolbar and sidebar
Guide to signing in and out with the Scrible Extension
Guide to signing in and out with the Scrible Extension
A green checkmark means the changes have been saved.
A green checkmark means the changes have been saved.
The library icon reveals which library the article is saved in. Click the arrow to the right to move/copy the article to another library.
The library icon reveals which library the article is saved in. Click the arrow to the right to move/copy the article to another library.
Click the share button to share this source.
Click the share button to share this source.
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Click the highlighter icon to highlight passages in the article.
Click the highlighter icon to highlight passages in the article.
Select the arrow to the right of the highlighter to select the highlight color.
Select the arrow to the right of the highlighter to select the highlight color.
To change the color of any text in the article
To change the color of any text in the article
select the text and click on the capital T icon in the extension toolbar.
To underline text in the article
To underline text in the article
select the text and click on the underline icon
click on the arrow to the right to select other options, such as bold and italics
Click on the undo button to undo the last change
Click on the undo button to undo the last change
Click on the arrow to the right of the undo button to choose either
Click on the arrow to the right of the undo button to choose either
redo last change
undo last change
Click on the eye icon to toggle between hiding & showing annotations
Click on the eye icon to toggle between hiding & showing annotations
Use the up and down arrow buttons to quickly move from one annotation to the next.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to quickly move from one annotation to the next.
To utilize the Read-Aloud tool, select the text and click on the ear icon.
To utilize the Read-Aloud tool, select the text and click on the ear icon.
Select the arrow to the right to adjust the read-aloud settings, such as type of voice, speed, and pitch.
Select the arrow to the right to adjust the read-aloud settings, such as type of voice, speed, and pitch.
To translate text, select the language icon.
To look up a definition of a word, select the dictionary icon.
The cursor changes to either the language or the dictionary cursor.
Select the text with this cursor.
The translation/definition appears in the sidebar.
Click on the megaphone icon located on the right side of the extension toolbar to access the Help & Feedback Form.
For the quickest response time, please use this form to submit requests.
Remove the Extension Toolbar from a Page:
Remove the Extension Toolbar from a Page:
To close the extension for this Scrible session, click on the X in the far right of the toolbar. The source and annotations remain in the Scrible Library.
You will be redirected back to the original URL, although there are exceptions. Please read the popup box for further details.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. We love hearing from you!
Thank you for using Scrible!
02/01/24
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