The Edit Interface is the central
hub for authors to create and configure their electronic book. It offers
complete control over the book creation and setting processes. Within this
interface, authors can access the Table of Contents view and utilize various
options to effectively manage their book.
Accessing the Edit Interface
Page
You can enter the Edit Interface
page in two ways:
- After creating your book, go to My Dashboard.
Click on the Edit Book (pencil icon) to enter the interface.
- On the Read Book page (On My Dashboard page, after clicking on the eye icon located on each book, you will be directed to this page), Click on Edit located at the beginning and end of each chapter.
Edit Interface Options
Table of Contents: Within the Edit Interface, authors can create new chapters and sections, initiate
chapter editing, rearrange the order, and modify the status of their book. Upon
entering the Edit Interface, this section is automatically displayed as
the default view, providing authors with easy access to these essential
features.
Media: All images and files
uploaded for the book are listed here, allowing authors to upload new files and
delete unwanted ones.
Cover Manager: The Cover
Manager enables authors to upload, manage, and publish book covers.
Book History: Authors can
track edits and revisions made to the book, compare changes, and view the
revision history.
Settings: In this section,
authors can configure various aspects of the book, such as language, license,
metadata, roles, and permissions.
Publish: The Publish section
includes the necessary settings to prepare the book for export or direct
publishing in the store.
The Edit Interface also features three communication tabs on the
left side of the page:
Online people: Authors can
see who else is currently working on the book.
Chat: The Chat tab displays
manual and automatic notifications in a timeline. Additionally, online users can chat with each
other.
Notes: Authors can use the
Notes tab as a shared space for collaborating with other users on the book.
For more details about these features, you can refer to the relevant
articles.
FAQ(s)
1. How do I access the Edit Interface for my book?
- Go to My Dashboard
after creating your book and click on the 'Edit Book' (pencil icon).
- On the Read Book
page, accessed from My Dashboard, click 'Edit' at the beginning or end of each
chapter.
2. What options are available within the Edit Interface?
- Table of Contents:
Create, edit, rearrange chapters/sections, and manage book status.
- Media: Lists
uploaded images/files, allowing uploads and deletions.
- Cover Manager:
Upload, manage, and publish book covers.
- Book History:
Track edits, revisions, compare changes, and view revision history.
- Settings:
Configure language, license, metadata, roles, and permissions.
- Publish: Prepare
the book for export or direct publishing in the store.
3. Are there communication features integrated into the
Edit Interface?
- Online people:
Displays users currently working on the book.
- Chat: Timeline for
manual and automatic notifications, enabling online users to communicate.
- Notes: Shared
space for collaboration among users working on the book.