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Other File Types: Buttons & Controls

For file types that are not covered by our advanced viewing engines we use a standard built-in Safari-like viewer. It is basically a simplified version of Safari stripped of all its advanced functionality. We use this viewer for Microsoft Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HTML files, Safari web archives, iWork files (Pages, Numbers, Keynote).

 

General notes that apply to all file types:

 

 

First, transfer a file to GoodReader (see: How To Import Files & Folders), then tap the file name to open it.

 

 

Ways to close an open file:

  • Tap the "X" button in the top left corner of the screen to close the viewer and go back to the file list.
  • Drag the screen`s left edge to the right.

 

 

The main menu.

 

GoodReader offers several modes for the main menu when reading files:

  • Auto-hiding menu
  • Auto-hiding menu with the status bar on
  • No auto-hiding for the main menu

You can select one of these modes by opening a mini-menu at the bottom-left corner of the screen - there`s a small handle in the corner which you can drag to open the mini-menu to select the auto-hiding mode:

 

You can always manually show or hide the main menu by quickly tapping in the middle of the screen.

 

 

Tap on the current file name to open the list of recent files. You can also use this menu to quickly rename or delete the file, or assign a star to it:

 

 

Use the File Tabs panel to switch between recent files:

 

 

 

Viewer`s Buttons & Controls:

 

 

The Actions menu. Offers a choice of actions for the currently opened file - Share, Export to Files, Email, Print, Convert to PDF*:

 

 

 

* Converting to PDF is a part of Pro Pack.

 

 

Related Questions

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