Customizing Settings

Customize Reading Forest's behavior to make it work better for you.

Opening Settings

Click [File] → [Settings] from the menu
Review and modify options in each tab

Display Settings

Show unread books: Toggle on/off
Show finished books: Toggle on/off
Display order: By date added, title, etc.
Card/List view: Choose your preferred display format

Data Management Settings

Auto-save: Automatically save changes to browser (uses localStorage)
Clear data: Delete all data (requires confirmation)

Google Drive Settings

Connect to Google Drive: Initial connection setup
Disconnect: Remove Google Drive integration
Check connection status: View current connection state
Auto Sync: Automatically syncs to the other location when you save locally or to Google Drive (default: ON)

How Auto Sync Works

New file — Saving to one location automatically copies it to the other
Existing file (same content) — Nothing happens
Existing file (different content) — Shows which is newer and asks you to overwrite, skip, or keep both
Deleted file — If the file was deleted from one location, a confirmation dialog appears

Avoid Editing on Two Devices Simultaneously

Auto Sync runs when you save. If you open the same file on two devices (e.g., PC and phone) and edit them separately, saving on the second device may overwrite the changes saved from the first.

Recommended workflow:
Edit and save on one device, then reopen the file on the other device. This ensures you always work with the latest data.

Recommended Settings

Show finished books: Keep this on to easily review past records.
Auto-save: Keep this on to prevent data loss from accidental actions.
Auto Sync: Keep this on so notes saved on your PC are automatically available on your phone.