Morris ProctorI received an inquiry about the Factbook that reminded me I need to pass along “an oldie but goodie” trick, especially for new Logos users. First here’s the question: I really like the Factbook, but when I click a link in the See Also section, I...
I have a friend who is a bilingual pastor and fellow Logos user. He recently called with this question: I have an existing Sermon document with the text of numerous Scripture references in English. For an upcoming service I’d like all those passages...
A Logos user asked this question: I’ve discovered several methods for duplicating a panel such as a keystroke, the panel menu, and right clicking on a tab. With all of these methods, however, I still have to drag the duplicated panel to my desired...
I have a friend and fellow Logos user who is a world-class typist. He called recently with a question: As you know I primarily navigate through programs with the keyboard instead of icons. In Logos, I really like the Go box because I can type...
Through the years I’ve received numerous questions about prioritizing resources in the Library. Here’s a very common one: I have various sets of commentaries. Sometimes I don’t want to prioritize an entire set but only a few volumes from the set...
As he was reading through Proverbs, one of our team members at MP Seminars correctly observed a few questions intermingled with most statements throughout the book. Not wanting to miss any questions, he created a Visual Filter that would...
A fellow Logos user posted this question to the MP Seminars Faithlife group: How can I create a bibliography for a particular author? Great question! The solution is not difficult with these steps: Drag the Library icon (A) onto the Logos desktop so...
A fellow Logos user contacted me with this question: I’m somewhat new to Logos, and I really appreciate the explanations that appear in the lower right-hand corner of a panel. I’ve recently noticed, however, that sometimes they appear and other...
A fellow Logos user contacted me with this scenario: Normally when I’m using Logos I’ll have several resources open such as a Bible, lexicon, commentary, etc. When I’m reading in one, I’ll make its panel bigger by dragging the side of the panel. Is...
A fellow Logos user recently posted this question in the MP Seminars Faithlife group: Is there a way once I’ve done a search to hyperlink this search to a notebook? The answer is Yes! Simply follow these few steps, and you can easily return to...
If you’re new to Logos, you may not be aware that the Go/Command box can receive and execute many of our typed instructions. By becoming proficient with various commands you can save a lot of time as you maneuver around Logos. I’ll list a few...
Let’s imagine we’re studying Acts 1:8 in which Jesus states, you will be my witnesses. Amid our study, we discover that some believe this is a statement of fact while others contend a command exists here. Therefore, we’d like to locate in our...
During a recent webinar, I made use of what I call “quick” or “temporary” search collections. Numerous participants commented they didn’t know that feature even existed. I thought, therefore, I’d pass it along in this blog just in case you may find...
Karen EngleHopefully, you’re taking advantage of your customizable Shortcuts bar (to the right of the Tools menu) on which you can place quick links to your most-used Logos features. However, did you know you can also place links to needed websites? Check this...
The Bible of course is loaded with historical events. In some portions of Scripture, such as Acts, the events occur in rapid succession, thereby, challenging us to keep them in chronological order. There is, however, tucked away on the context...
I received this question from a Logos user: I recently came across the book All the Questions in the Bible, which lists all questions in each book of the Bible. This got me to thinking: Is there a feature in the software which allows me to find the...
Here’s a common question I receive from both new and seasoned Logos users: What are those hash marks on the right side of resource panels? Answering this question a few times recently indicated I may need to remind everyone what they are. Most of...
A friend and fellow Logos user sent this question to me: I have a question I hope you can help me with. I’m doing a radio show in two weeks about “Left and Right in the Bible. “ However, when I do a search for “left“ or “right“ they have multiple...
Here’s a situation-specific question from a Logos user, but thought you may find it interesting: I speak in various churches which of course have their preferred Bibles. As I prepare my sermons with Logos I like to use the Bible of choice for the...
Adam B. ShaefferThe Counseling Guide arrived on the scene in Logos 9.0. With this tool, we can investigate over 300 themes or topics to assist us with our people-helping skills. Since its addition to the software, it has continued to expand—and the improvements in...
Imagine this scenario: As you’re embarking on a study of Acts, you want to survey your Acts commentaries. So as a dutiful Logos user you execute a library search for those resources discovering you have several. One by one you open them...
As you may know, our Logos Bible Software updates about every six weeks. The next version, Logos 9.5, is scheduled to release tomorrow, May 25. Among its many new improvements is an easier way to start a Reading Plan for any resource in your library...
The subject of this week’s blog features another practical question from a new Logos user who submitted this question: I’m new to Logos and was watching your recent webinar about the Sermon Starter Guide. I noticed you moved through a resource...
As I’ve said before, I enjoy questions from fellow Logos users because features and frustrations are referenced that I may not think to include in a blog. Here’s a case in point: I’m working in 2 Timothy 1:9 where Paul says we’re not saved because...
The makers of our Logos Bible Software have identified 230 popular preaching themes, such as Atonement and Baptism—and 228 more! Then they labeled passages in the Bible pertaining to each theme so we could easily access them with the Sermon Starter...
I really enjoy receiving straightforward Logos questions. Even more so, I enjoy being able to provide straightforward Logos answers! Here’s a case in point regarding a Logos inquiry: With all of the power of Logos, is there a quick way to discover...
As I was working on a sermon from Joshua 1, I wanted to refresh my memory on key passages about the relationship between Moses and Joshua. So I executed a Bible search for the person Joshua and then added selected search results to a Passage List...
A common question I’m often asked related to journals goes something like this: What’s the difference between a Bible reference search executed with the Guide section as opposed to a Basic search? The short answer is this: The Guide section finds...
A fellow Logos user recently contacted me with a straightforward question: Is it possible to display journal article footnotes at the bottom of the page? The answer is yes! Although there is a small caveat I’ll mention below: Open any journal...
If you’re like I am, you use the Logos desktop app for primary study but use the mobile app for reading books (although the mobile app is much more than an ebook reader!). The mobile app has a Read Later list that contains books you anticipate...