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5-Minute Tutorial

Learn the basics of Reading Forest quickly

Young students studying brightly with laptops and tablets

About This Tutorial

This page introduces only the 5 essential basic operations you need to start using Reading Forest.
For more detailed usage instructions, please see the User Guide.

Main window: menu bar, toolbar, reading log file name, work info and progress graph
1

Screen Overview

Knowing where everything is helps you navigate with confidence.

 The File name field at the top of the main window
2

Name Your Reading Log

A clear name like "2026 Literature" makes it easy to find later.

 Barcode scan dialog with the Camera and Image file tabs
3

Adding Books

Barcode scanning registers a book in seconds. Manual entry and ISBN search are also supported.

 Work info, progress graph, reading calendar and the list of records
4

Records

Capture insights and quotes while they're fresh — they'll be invaluable when you revisit the book.

 The File menu opened: New, Open, Save and Rename
5

Saving Data

Don't lose your valuable notes — save to local storage or Google Drive.

Next Steps

Once you've mastered the basics, explore more useful features.

When you come across a word you don't know, select it and choose [Edit] → [Web Search] to check its meaning, pronunciation, translation, or an AI explanation without leaving your notes. → How to use Web Search

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