How to Use This Guide
- Online webbook. You can read this textbook online on a computer or mobile device in one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
- PDF. You can download this book as a PDF to read on a computer (Digital PDF) or print it out (Print PDF).
- Mobile. If you want to read this textbook on your phone or tablet, you can use the EPUB (eReader) or MOBI (Kindle) files.
Navigate the textbook.
This textbook has a table of contents to help you navigate through the book more easily. If using the online webbook, you can find the full table of contents on the book’s homepage or by selecting “Contents” from the top menu when you are in a chapter. Inside a chapter, you can use the keyboard arrows to go to the previous or next chapter.
Technical requirements:
This eBook (or webbook) works best in the most recent versions of Chrome or Firefox. If you experience difficulties, check your browser version and update. Internet Explorer and other legacy browsers may not display properly.
On this page, you’ll find a quick overview of the tools and features built into the book: what they are, how they work, and how they can help you succeed. Whether you’re reading on a laptop, tablet, or phone, these features are here to make your learning experience smoother, more engaging, and more effective.
Searching
If using the online webbook, you can use the search bar in the top right corner to search the entire book for a key word or phrase. To search a specific chapter, open that chapter and use your browser’s search feature by hitting [Ctrl] + [F] on your keyboard if using a Windows computer or [Command] + [F] if using a Mac computer.
The [Ctrl] + [F] and [Command] + [F] keys will also allow you to search a PDF, HTML, EPUB, and MOBI files if you are reading them on a computer.
If using an eBook app to read this textbook, the app should have a built-in search tool
Alternative Formats
In addition to the web version, this book is available in as a PDF, or EPUB (for eReaders) through a download on the front page. If you decide to use a PDF or a print copy to access the guide, you can access the webbook and download any other formats at any time.
Print options
Regular Print PDF Export
This book links to a number of external website. For those using a print copy of this resource, the full URL will appear in brackets after each link,
Adapted from For Students: How to Access and Use this Textbook by Chad Flinn and Mark Overgaard, licensed under CC-BY.