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kkinser · 12-10-2010, 01:15 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to Kindle, but already found much of use here -- so thanks. I haven't been able to find anything on this issue, though.

I read and review a lot of personal documents, and I haven't found a good way to share my notes and highlights with others who do not have a Kindle. Right now I highlight text, and then put a note right after it. Then I can export the clippings.txt file, run a quick macro on it to convert it to spreadsheet columns and send it out with a copy of the original document. The other person has to do their own search for the highlighted parts because loc. means nothing without the Kindle. Cumbersome, but it works.

If the person has a Kindle, it's not a problem, 'cause I could just send the two files together (.mbp & .azw) and the notes remain.

So I looked at Kindle for PC, IPhone, etc., thinking anyone could get that to read Kindle files. But the application doesn't seem to like personal documents. Maybe I gave up too quickly.

If anyone has had success with other methods, I'd appreciate some advice.

12-10-2010, 01:15 PM	#1
kkinser Newbie with a Bullet Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Device: Kindle3	sharing notes and highlights on personal documents Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to Kindle, but already found much of use here -- so thanks. I haven't been able to find anything on this issue, though. I read and review a lot of personal documents, and I haven't found a good way to share my notes and highlights with others who do not have a Kindle. Right now I highlight text, and then put a note right after it. Then I can export the clippings.txt file, run a quick macro on it to convert it to spreadsheet columns and send it out with a copy of the original document. The other person has to do their own search for the highlighted parts because loc. means nothing without the Kindle. Cumbersome, but it works. If the person has a Kindle, it's not a problem, 'cause I could just send the two files together (.mbp & .azw) and the notes remain. So I looked at Kindle for PC, IPhone, etc., thinking anyone could get that to read Kindle files. But the application doesn't seem to like personal documents. Maybe I gave up too quickly. If anyone has had success with other methods, I'd appreciate some advice.