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06-Customised-page

Introduction This module explains how to create a custom page in a book.

Watch the video Bloom: How to Customize a page https://vimeo.com/channels/bloomlibrary/116868148 (Bloom_custompage-SD.mp4).

6.1 Starting Bloom​

  • Double-click the Boom icon on the desktop.
  • The main window appears.

6.2 Choose a collection​

  • Make sure the correct collection is open.

  • If not, click on Other collections.

    The Open/Create Collection dialog box appears.

    • Select the desired collection. The main window reappears.

6.3 Creating a Book​

  • In the Sources for New Books pane, click Basic Book.
  • Click on Make a book using this source.
  • On the Front Cover page, enter a title

6.4 Customizing a Page - Changing Size​

  • You can change the size of text and image parts by dragging the dividing line between them.

6.5 Customizing a Page - Adding Parts​

  • Right click on the Edit Layout button.
  • Use the + symbols to add new parts.
  • Tell Bloom whether you want to have an image or text in this field.
  • Click on the Edit Layout button on the left.

6.6 Creating a Custom Page​

  • To create a custom page, click Add Page,

  • Select Customize,

  • Then click Add this page.

    A custom page is displayed and is ready to be edited.

6.7 Define Page​

  • Use the + symbols to add new parts.
  • Click X to remove parts.
  • Tell Bloom if you want a picture or text in this part.
  • Click on the Edit Layout button on the left to set the layout