The ePub reader has several differences to be aware of compared to the traditional Talis Elevate reader you may have used before. This support article will address the functionality of the new ePub reader.
ePub Reader Interface
The layout of the reader interface for ePub resources is significantly changed from previous iterations of the reader. A screenshot of the new reader experience is included below.
Above the content of the resource, users are shown the title of the book and are provided with four options.
- Clicking the ⓘ icon will display the title of the resource, as well as any associated description that has been added.
- The “prev chapter” button will navigate the resource to the beginning of the previous chapter.
- The “next chapter” button will navigate the resource to the beginning of the next chapter.
- Clicking the right-most button will give the option to change notification settings, invite a colleague to use Talis Elevate in their teaching, to view our accessibility statement, to display the help menu, and to log out.
Three options are displayed to the left of the resource.
The top option, the search function, allows you to search the title for specific words or phrases. These words and phrases will be highlighted in context, allowing users to choose whether to navigate to the relevant section.
The middle option, the table of contents, allows users to navigate the title by section and/or chapter. Clicking any of the headings will navigate the user to the relevant part of the resource.
The bottom option, the settings function, allows users to control elements of their reading experience. Users have the option to set the font size of the content they are reading. They can also change the background colour, choosing between white, paper, and sepia tones. Users may also select a font preference. Users can choose between three fonts: Arial, Georgia, and Open Dyslexic.