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The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.

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==How to Use the Preview Function==

The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement. [[File:IBooks Author.png|thumb|The iBooks author interface]]

==How to Use the Preview Function==

===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===

Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.

#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.

#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.

#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.[[File:Preparing preview.png|thumb|Preparing a preview]]

#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the book to the iBooks library.

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#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.

#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.

#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.[[File:Preview section.jpg|thumb|Preview current section only option]]

#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the section to the iBooks library.

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-The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.
+[[EText_Authoring_Resources|Home Page]]
-==How to Use the Preview Function==
+The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement. [[File:IBooks Author.png|thumb|The iBooks author interface]]
+==How to Use the Preview Function==
+===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===
 Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.
 #Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.
-#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.
+#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.[[File:Preparing preview.png|thumb|Preparing a preview]]
 #iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the book to the iBooks library.
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 #Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.
-#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.
+#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.[[File:Preview section.jpg|thumb|Preview current section only option]]
 #iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the section to the iBooks library.