Tailor your library shelves to match your workflow. Discover how to update folder names, assign vibrant accent colors, and safely delete collections without accidentally removing your books.
Why Customize and Manage Shelves?
A personal library is an evolving space. A project shelf titled *Semester Drafts* will eventually need renaming, or a cluster of related topics might benefit from distinct color accents to stand out at a glance.
GemReader gives you complete control over your collections. You can update titles as your research broadens, assign color badges to categorize topics visually, and safely dissolve collections when a reading milestone is complete.
What You'll Need
Before managing your collections, make sure you have:
• **Platforms**: GemReader installed on your device (Android or iOS). • **Prerequisites**: At least one custom collection created in your library.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Open your **Library** and tap into the collection you want to customize. 2. Tap the **⋮** three-dot menu icon located in the collection header row. 3. **To Rename**: Tap **Rename**, enter the updated title in the field, and tap **Save**. 4. **To Change Color**: Tap **Change Color** and pick from the curated palette of pastel and earthy swatches to tint the folder icon. 5. **To Delete the Shelf**: Tap **Delete**. 6. If the collection contains books, GemReader will present a safe choice: - Tap **Delete Collection Only** to dissolve the folder and return all books safely to your parent shelf or Home Library. - Tap **Delete Collection & Books** only if you want to permanently delete both the folder and its book files from your device.
Helpful Tips & Common Questions (Librarian's Advice)
• **Safe Dissolving**: Choosing **Delete Collection Only** leaves every highlight, reading progress marker, and bookmark completely intact—only the folder tag is removed. • **Protected Shelves**: If a collection is locked with a PIN, deleting it requires your 4-digit PIN and permanently wipes the encrypted contents to protect your privacy. • **Resetting Color**: If you change your mind about a folder's color badge, open the **Change Color** menu and tap **Reset to Default**.
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