Windows - Basics and Getting Started

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

Main Icons of the App

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  1. Main Menu - Access Messages, Reading History, Annotations, Sync, and Help content for the app.
  2. Library - Switch between your downloaded resources.
  3. Reading Plans - Set up and access your reading plans to help you read through Scripture.
  4. Store - Purchase and download additional resources for your Library. 
  5. Quick Settings - Access some of the most used settings and select Advanced Settings for more options.
  6. Search - Search for keywords and phrases.
  7. Book Ribbon - Save an area of text for later.
  8. Verse Chooser - Navigate to a different area of your resource.
  9. Lock Toolbar - Lock the toolbar in place and the text will adjust to the space available. 
  10. Study Center - Access some of our more in depth study features.
    • Resource Guide
    • Parallel
    • Notes
    • Search

How to Log In

Logging in is an important step towards using our app. This will allow the app to automatically sync your annotations to your Olive Tree account and will give you access to resources registered to your account. 

Select the Menu icon on the toolbar.
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Select Login/Register.
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Enter your log-in information or select 'New User?' and then click the 'Login' button.
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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 app using the steps above. Once you're logged in, follow the steps below to download your books.

Select the Library icon on the toolbar.

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Select the 'Cloud' icon. Resources that are not yet downloaded have a white downward facing arrow in a green triangle. Select one of these arrows to download the resource.

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When the download is done, click or tap the title/cover to open the resource.

Using the Library 

Books downloaded to your Library are available for use offline. To switch between books, select the Library icon, click on the 'Device' tab, and choose the resource you want to open. 

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Audio books are available to stream right away in the 'Device' tab. This requires an internet connection.

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You can choose to download audio books or sections of audio Bibles by opening the book and tapping the green icon in the upper right corner of the cover image. This will make the downloaded files available for offline listening. 

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We hope this article has helped you get started with the Olive Tree Bible App on your Windows device. For more details on the Library, visit this article. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support team

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