If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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.
Scripting Actions
Show Alert
Displays an alert with a title, a message, and two buttons. If the user selects the OK button, the shortcut continues. The cancel button stops the shortcut.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Book%20Mode
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Book%20Mode
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Book Mode”
end tell
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Show what I’m reading now
Changes the Book app’s view to the Reading Now section (the main section).
Open current book
Shows the most recently-active book you’ve been reading and opens it.
Open Books library
Changes the Books app view to the Library tab to show all your Books, PDFs, Samples, and more.
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Show New Release top sellers
Opens the “See More” link in the New Releases section of your Comixology home on the Amazon website where you can see comics curated for you that are top sellers.
Play my Friends mix
Starts the “Friends Mix” playlist from Apple Music’s Made For You feature – playlist is updated every Friday.
Open Today’s Deals on Amazon
Opens the Amazon app so you can find Today’s Deals in the For You, Lightning, and Can’t Miss offers categories.
Play Apple Music 1
Plays the main curated radio station for Apple Music, previously known as Beats 1.
Take Photo
Opens the iPhone or iPad camera to let you take a photo using the rear lens.
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