07-30-2013, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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how can I search for author name only?
I have a Kindle Touch (and just ordered a paperwhite which I'm excited about), and have a question on the search function:
Whenever I search for a book using the author name, all instances of that name comes up (for example, if his name is mentioned in a different book). This is annoying as often book by that author will frequently not be the first entry on the search list (or even the fourth or fifth). Is there a way to make the kindle only search in author names, rather than do a full text search? Also, I just updated my software and now I can't figure out how to access my collections. Any advice appreciated. |
07-30-2013, 01:07 PM | #2 |
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Is it not an awful lot easier simply to set the home page to author sort, and then go directly to the appropriate author?
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If your collections are no longer on the Kindle, the fix is to de-register the Kindle, then re-register it.
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Just tap the page indicator at the bottom of the home page, and type the first few letters of the author's name. You'll jump directly to that author.
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Thanks, I didn't know about that! However, I only get to search for page number or titles that way, not author. Is that a difference in software?
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No, it's because you're not in author sort mode. Jumping directly to a point in the list alphabetically only works in "Author" and "Title" sort modes. In author sort, it jumps to an author; in title sort, it jumps to a title. (Which is sensible, if you think about it.)
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07-31-2013, 08:49 AM | #9 |
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You're very welcome. I use this feature all the time - it's extremely useful.
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