How do I download PDFs on my iPad/iPhone to read offline?

Answer

To save PDF files to your Apple device follow the steps below:

1.Select the article link from you course room under Books and Resources.

2. From the database page select PDF Full Text from the left hand side.

 

EBSCO screenshot showing the PDF Full Text icon highlighted.

 

3. Above the PDF on the blue bar select Download PDF.

 

EBSCO screenshot showing the Download PDF link highlighted.

 

4. This will open the PDF in another window tap the article and a selection should appear for you to "Open in iBooks", select that.

 

EBSCO screenshot showing the "Open in iBooks" link highlighted.

 

5. Click on your iBooks app to locate any downloaded PDF files and/or ebooks

 

Computer screenshot showing the iBooks icon.

 

6. This will add the article to you iBooks app on you iPad and allow you to read offline.

 

iPad screenshot showing example PDFs withing iBooks.

 

 

This Apple Support page details similar steps with screen shots: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202075

 

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  • Last Updated Dec 22, 2022
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  • Answered By Claire DeMarco

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