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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. | 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. | ||
==How to Use the Preview Function== | ==How to Use the Preview Function== | ||
[[File:IBooks Author.png|thumb|The iBooks author interface]] | |||
Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps. | 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. | #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. | #iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the book to the iBooks library. | ||