Papers Bookmark Setup

These step-by-step instructions show you how to add a bookmark that opens the currently viewed page in Safari in Papers.

Step 1: Bookmark This Page

Tap the add button in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, then select Add Bookmark.

add bookmark

Take note of the name and bookmarks folder and then tap Save.

save bookmark

Step 2: Edit The Bookmark

Tap the Bookmarks button in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

open bookmarks

Navigate through your bookmarks until you locate Open in Papers in the list. Tap Edit to modify the list and then tap on the bookmark.

After the editing panel slides into view, tap in the second field (it begins with "http:"). You want to edit the beginning of this text, so tap and drag the loupe all the way to the left.

edit bookmark start

Place the editing point between the "?" and the "j" then tap the delete key until the editing point is at the beginning of the line. When you are done, your bookmark should look like this:

edit bookmark finish

Step 3: Use The Bookmark

The next time you find a web page you want to open a webpage in Papers, open your bookmarks as before:

open bookmarks

Then tap on Open in Papers to close Safari and open Papers. The URL of the page will open automatically.