Mac - Basics and Getting Started

Welcome to the Olive Tree Bible App! We hope that this article helps get you started with the app.

If you have not already done so, download the Olive Tree Bible App from the App Store!

Main Icons of the App

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  1. Sidebar - Open and collapse the sidebar. The sidebar allows quick access to Bibles, Favorites, Notes, Highlights, Reading History, Messages, and more.
  2. Library - Access your downloaded Bibles and books.
  3. Reading Plans - Set up and access your reading plan to help you read through Scripture.
  4. Store - Purchase additional Bibles and books for your Library. 
  5. Study - Open the Study Center to access some of our more in-depth study features.
  6. History Back and Forward - Quickly navigate to/from your previous locations.
  7. Current Location - Click here to navigate to a different area of your resource.
  8. Quick Settings - Quickly access options to change font, font size, scrolling style, and more. 
  9. Search - Search for keywords and phrases.
  10. Book Ribbon - Save an area of text for later.

How to Log In

Logging in is an important step in using our app. This will ensure that your personal notes, highlights, etc. are synced automatically to your Olive Tree account. Logging into your Olive Tree account will also give you access to your Library of Bibles and books.

  • Ensure your sidebar is open. The sidebar can be toggled by selecting this icon:
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  • Select 'Sign In' on the sidebar. (If you've logged in previously, select 'Account Details' and select your email.)
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  • Enter your login information and select 'Sign In'. If you don't yet have an Olive Tree account, select 'Create Account'. 
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For more information on the benefits of having an Olive Tree account, visit this article Why Should I Create an Olive Tree Account?

How to Download Purchases

Before attempting to download resources, be sure to log into your account using the steps above. Once you're logged in, follow these steps to download your books:

  • Select the Library icon.
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  • Ensure you are on the 'Cloud' tab of the Library. Bibles and books that are not yet downloaded are dimmed with a download arrow. Select one of these cover images to initiate the download.
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  • Once downloaded, the cover image will be solid and you can select it to open the Bible or book in the main window. 

If a purchased title is not appearing, follow the steps to register in-app purchases in this article

For more detailed instructions on downloading your books, please see the expanded steps in this article.

Using the Library 

Books downloaded to your Library are available for use offline. To switch between books, select the Library icon in the toolbar and choose the title you would like to open.

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For more details on the Library, visit this article.

We hope this article has been helpful for you. If you have any further questions, please submit a ticket. Our Customer Support team will be happy to help you!

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