Organize large libraries in a fraction of the time. Learn how to use GemReader's multi-select tools to move, export, or delete entire stacks of books in a single batch operation.
Why Use Bulk Actions?
When importing dozens of books at once or tidying your library after a semester of intense study, organizing each title individually takes unnecessary time and effort.
GemReader provides an intuitive multi-selection mode. With a single long-press, you can select five, twenty, or fifty titles and apply batch actions—such as transferring them to a new shelf, favoriting them, or removing finished reading materials—in one swift step.
What You'll Need
To perform bulk actions, you will need:
• **Platforms**: GemReader installed on your phone or tablet (Android or iOS). • **Prerequisites**: Multiple books present on your bookshelf or inside a collection.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Open your **Library** view. 2. Touch and hold your finger on any book cover until selection checkmarks appear, entering multi-select mode. 3. Tap additional book covers to include them in your batch. The header bar will update to display the exact number of selected titles. 4. Use the actions available in the selection header: - **Move to collection** (folder icon): Opens the collection picker so you can transfer all selected titles into another shelf or subfolder. - **Favorites** (heart icon): Stars or unstars all selected titles simultaneously. - **Share**: Exports the selected book files to your device's share sheet. - **More options** (three dots icon): Opens a detailed menu where you can choose **Delete from library** to safely delete the selected books. 5. Tap the **✕** button on the far left of the header bar to exit selection mode when you are finished.
Helpful Tips & Common Questions (Librarian's Advice)
• **Single Batch Confirmation**: When deleting multiple titles, GemReader displays a single confirmation prompt stating the total count of books to be removed, preventing repetitive alerts. • **Deselecting Titles**: If you accidentally tap a book you didn't mean to include, simply tap its cover again to uncheck it without clearing your other selections. • **Beam Transfers**: On Android devices, the selection bar also features a **Beam** button (P2P Wi-Fi transfer), allowing you to send an entire batch of books directly to a nearby device without needing internet access.
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