Difference between revisions of "Kiwix 0.9 User Guide"

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;*Adjust the size of the text

:The size of the text is specified by the content package you are using. Because it might not be ideal for your eyes and comfort, you can either increase or decrease the text size of the pages at any time. To do so, use the '''Magnify''' button [[File:zoom-in24.png]] to increase and '''Reduce''' button [[File:zoom-out24.png]] to decrease the size of the text. Those commands are also available in '''Display > Zoom''' on the menu bar and one more option named [[File:zoom-10016.png]]'''Original size''' is there which reset the text size of the page to its original size. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts '''Ctrl''' and '''+''' ('''⌘''' and '''+''' on Mac) to zoom in, '''Ctrl''' and '''-''' ('''⌘''' and '''-''' on Mac) to zoom out and '''Ctrl''' and '''0''' ('''⌘''' and '''0''' on Mac) to reset the zoom tool.

:To gain some extra space on a small display, you may wish to display Kiwix in full-screen mode, it will maximize the size of the Kiwix window and hide all other programs including your operating system. In order to do this, click on '''full-screen''' button [[File:fullscreen24.png]] or use the keyboard ~~shortcut~~ '''F11''' (on Windows and Linux) and '''⌘-Shift-F''' (on Mac).

:In order to gain some extra space on a small display, you may wish to display Kiwix in full-screen mode, it will maximize the size of the Kiwix window and hide all other programs including your operating system. In order to do this, click on '''full-screen''' button [[File:fullscreen24.png]] or use the keyboard shortcuts '''F11''' (on Windows and Linux) and '''⌘-Shift-F''' (on Mac).

;~~[[File:print24.png]]~~Printing and exporting documents.

;*Printing and exporting documents.

~~Just like on the Web, you~~ can print ~~any~~ Kiwix ~~document (including this one)~~ or export it and share. ~~Three~~ options ~~are~~ available:

:You can print the Kiwix pages or even export them and share. There are three options available:

*Print a ~~document using the~~ Print button (~~representing a~~ printer).

:#To print a page you're viewing in Kiwix, click on '''Print''' button [[File:print24.png]] in the toolbar or press '''Ctrl+P''' ('''⌘-P''' on Mac). This option is also available in '''File''' menu. You'll be able to preview the page and adjust basic printer and page settings, before printing. Make sure the computer connected to the printer is also turned on.

*Export a ~~document in~~ PDF, ~~using the~~ File ? Print as PDF menu item. It will ~~create~~ a file which can be used to print or read the document later. Note that ~~it will be formatted~~ for ~~priting~~ and will ~~thus remove~~ the ~~links~~.

:#To export a page to PDF format, go to '''File > [[File:printas-pdf16.png]]Print as PDF''' menu item or just press '''Ctrl+Shift+D''' ('''⌘-Shift-D''' on Mac). It will convert the page into a PDF file which can be used to print or read the document later. Note that the output has been prepared for printing and the internal links will be removed from the page.

*Save the ~~document~~ as an HTML file. It's not ~~ideal~~ for sharing ~~but~~ will keep the same formatting and links.

:#To save the page as an HTML or text file, go to '''File > [[File:saveas16.png]]Save page as''' menu item or just press '''Ctrl+S''' ('''⌘-S''' on Mac). Although it's not appropriate for sharing, the HTML format will keep the same formatting and links of the page.

;[[File:bookmarks24.png]]Bookmarking pages.

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 ;*Adjust the size of the text
 :The size of the text is specified by the content package you are using. Because it might not be ideal for your eyes and comfort, you can either increase or decrease the text size of the pages at any time. To do so, use the '''Magnify''' button [[File:zoom-in24.png]] to increase and '''Reduce''' button [[File:zoom-out24.png]] to decrease the size of the text. Those commands are also available in '''Display > Zoom''' on the menu bar and one more option named [[File:zoom-10016.png]]'''Original size''' is there which reset the text size of the page to its original size. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts '''Ctrl''' and '''+''' ('''⌘''' and '''+''' on Mac) to zoom in, '''Ctrl''' and '''-''' ('''⌘''' and '''-''' on Mac) to zoom out and '''Ctrl''' and '''0''' ('''⌘''' and '''0''' on Mac) to reset the zoom tool.
-:To gain some extra space on a small display, you may wish to display Kiwix in full-screen mode, it will maximize the size of the Kiwix window and hide all other programs including your operating system. In order to do this, click on '''full-screen''' button [[File:fullscreen24.png]] or use the keyboard shortcut '''F11''' (on Windows and Linux) and '''⌘-Shift-F''' (on Mac).
+:In order to gain some extra space on a small display, you may wish to display Kiwix in full-screen mode, it will maximize the size of the Kiwix window and hide all other programs including your operating system. In order to do this, click on '''full-screen''' button [[File:fullscreen24.png]] or use the keyboard shortcuts '''F11''' (on Windows and Linux) and '''⌘-Shift-F''' (on Mac).
-;[[File:print24.png]]Printing and exporting documents.
+;*Printing and exporting documents.
-Just like on the Web, you can print any Kiwix document (including this one) or export it and share. Three options are available:
+:You can print the Kiwix pages or even export them and share. There are three options available:
-*Print a document using the Print button (representing a printer).
+:#To print a page you're viewing in Kiwix, click on '''Print''' button [[File:print24.png]] in the toolbar or press '''Ctrl+P''' ('''⌘-P''' on Mac). This option is also available in '''File''' menu. You'll be able to preview the page and adjust basic printer and page settings, before printing. Make sure the computer connected to the printer is also turned on.
-*Export a document in PDF, using the File ? Print as PDF menu item. It will create a file which can be used to print or read the document later. Note that it will be formatted for priting and will thus remove the links.
+:#To export a page to PDF format, go to '''File > [[File:printas-pdf16.png]]Print as PDF''' menu item or just press '''Ctrl+Shift+D''' ('''⌘-Shift-D''' on Mac). It will convert the page into a PDF file which can be used to print or read the document later. Note that the output has been prepared for printing and the internal links will be removed from the page.
-*Save the document as an HTML file. It's not ideal for sharing but will keep the same formatting and links.
+:#To save the page as an HTML or text file, go to '''File > [[File:saveas16.png]]Save page as''' menu item or just press '''Ctrl+S''' ('''⌘-S''' on Mac). Although it's not appropriate for sharing, the HTML format will keep the same formatting and links of the page.
 ;[[File:bookmarks24.png]]Bookmarking pages.