Open my book samples
Opens the My Sample section of the Books app to show books that you’ve downloaded previews for.
Go back a page
Goes back one page in the currently-open book in the Books app.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Go%20back%20a%20page
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Go%20back%20a%20page
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Go back a page”
end tell
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Search by ISBN
Scans a QR code, gets the text out, and performs a search on ISBNsearch.com.
Open current book
Shows the most recently-active book you’ve been reading and opens it.
Book Mode
Opens the Books app, then prompts you to confirm setting orientation lock so the screen doesn’t rotate. When run from Mac, opens the app in fullscreen.
Open Finished books
Opens the Books app to the Finished tab where you can see past books you’ve completed.
Turn on continuous scroll
Activates the Books setting that allows you to read endlessly without turning pages.
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Search App Store
Asks you for a query, then finds up to 25 results from the App Store and asks you which one to open. Change the “Results” parameter to iPad or Mac to specify for those platforms.
Open Places in Photos
Opens the Places collection in Photos to show the map or grid of where you’ve taken all your photos and videos.
Open Finished books
Opens the Books app to the Finished tab where you can see past books you’ve completed.
Open Top Picks For You on Amazon
Opens the curated section of Amazon that suggests products based on your past purchase and browsing history.
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