Edit and Delete Books
How to edit and delete book information
Editing Book Information
You can easily edit the information of registered books at any time. With the inline editing feature, you can directly edit each field by simply clicking on it.
Editing Steps
- 1. Click on a book card
From the book list on the left, click on the card of the book you want to edit to open the details screen - 2. Click on the field you want to edit
Click on the displayed field (title, author, etc.) to edit it on the spot - 3. Change the content
Enter the new content in the text box - 4. Confirm
Press the Enter key or click elsewhere to confirm the change
Screenshot of the edit screen
Click on each field to edit directlyEditable Fields
- Title
You can change the book title - Credits (Creator Information)
Record not only authors but also supervisors, translators, directors, screenwriters, cast members, lyricists, composers, performers, and other creators. Click "Add Credit" to add a row, then select the type and enter names. Multiple names can be entered in one row by separating them with commas (,). Remove unnecessary credit rows by clicking the "−" button (author can also be removed). - Page Count
You can change the total number of pages - ISBN
You can change the ISBN number - Cover Image
You can set the cover image URL - Comments
You can add notes and comments about the book
About the Credits Feature
The credits feature allows you to record creator information for various media including books, movies, music, and games.
- Author - Book author (default)
- Supervisor - Supervisors
- Translator - Translators
- Director - Film/drama directors
- Screenplay - Screenwriters
- Cast - Actors, voice actors, etc.
- Lyricist - Lyricists
- Composer - Composers
- Performer - Musicians, performers
- Other - Other roles (custom input)
Tip
Press the Esc key while editing to cancel the change and revert to the original.
Changing Cover Image
The book cover image can be changed in multiple ways. Barcode scanning or automatic retrieval from ISBN is the easiest method, but you can also upload manually.
Cover Change Steps
- 1. Click on the cover image
Click on the cover image in the book details screen - 2. Select a change method
Choose to enter an image URL, upload a file, or automatically retrieve from ISBN - 3. Set the image
Set the image using the selected method- URL input: Paste the image URL into the input field
- File upload: Select an image file from your computer
- ISBN retrieval: Enter the ISBN (or use barcode scanning) to automatically retrieve the cover image
- 4. Confirm
Click the "Set" or "OK" button to change the cover
Screenshot of the cover change dialog
You can choose from URL input, file upload, or ISBN retrievalEasy Retrieval with Barcode Scanning
Click the camera button next to the ISBN field to scan the barcode on the back cover with your camera. The ISBN is automatically recognized and the cover image is retrieved.
About ISBN Auto-Retrieval
When you enter an ISBN, the cover image is automatically retrieved from Google Books. It is available for many books, but images may not be found for some books.
Deleting Books
Books that are no longer needed can be easily deleted. Multiple deletion methods are available, so you can choose your preferred method.
Deletion Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut
- 1. Select a book
From the book list on the left, click on the card of the book you want to delete to select it - 2. Press the Delete key
Press the Delete key on your keyboard - 3. Confirm in the confirmation dialog
A deletion confirmation dialog will appear, click the "Delete" button
Deletion Method 2: Delete from Right-click Menu
- 1. Right-click a book
Right-click on the card of the book you want to delete - 2. Select "Delete"
Click "Delete" from the context menu - 3. Confirm in the confirmation dialog
A deletion confirmation dialog will appear, click the "Delete" button
Deletion Method 3: Delete from Book List Window
- 1. Open the book list window
Select [Edit] → [Book List] from the menu bar - 2. Select a book
Select the book you want to delete from the list - 3. Click the delete button
Click the delete button in the window
Screenshot of deletion operation steps
Select book → Delete key or delete button → Confirmation dialogWarning
When you save the file, deleted books will be permanently lost. Please check the deletion content before saving.
Restoring Deleted Books
If you accidentally delete a book, you can restore it before saving. Use the "Undo" function to cancel the deletion operation.
Restore Methods
- Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Cmd+Z (Mac) to undo the previous deletion operation - Method 2: Undo Button
Click the "Undo" button (arrow icon) at the top right of the screen - Method 3: Execute from Menu
Select [Edit] → [Undo] from the menu bar (or press Ctrl+Z)
Important Note
After saving the file, you cannot restore deleted books. If you want to restore a deleted book, perform the "Undo" operation before saving.
Number of Undos
The undo function can go back through multiple operations. You can undo not only the most recent operation, but also multiple previous operations in sequence.
Batch Deletion
If you want to delete multiple books at once, use the multiple selection feature. You can organize efficiently.
Batch Deletion Steps
- 1. Select multiple books
Select multiple books using one of the following methods- Ctrl+click (Windows) / Cmd+click (Mac): Select multiple books individually
- Shift+click: Select consecutive books by range
- 2. Press the Delete key
Press the Delete key on your keyboard or select "Delete" from the right-click menu - 3. Confirm in the confirmation dialog
The number of selected books will be displayed in the deletion confirmation dialog. Check the content and click the "Delete" button
Screenshot of multiple selection → deletion flow
Ctrl+click or Shift+click for multiple selection → Delete key → Confirmation dialogSelection Tip
Selected books can be visually identified by a change in background color. To deselect, click again while holding down Ctrl.
Batch Deletion Warning
When deleting multiple books at once, please check the selected content carefully before deletion. We recommend checking again in the deletion confirmation dialog to ensure you haven't accidentally selected necessary books.