PW3: How to page forward with left hand?

pdurrant · 08-22-2015, 03:59 AM

I'm used to holding my ereader with my left hand when reading, and turning pages with my left hand (so I can use my right hand for other things - e.g. eating.)

But I've recently switched to using a Paperwhite 3, and with the Kindle, the page turn forward zone is on the right hand side of the screen. I have to change hold after every page.

Surely I must just be missing something - can anyone tell me where the option is to reverse the page forward/page back zones on a PW3?

HarryT · 08-22-2015, 04:24 AM

You can't reverse them, but what you might find it easier to do in that situation is to turn the page with a swipe rather than a tap. A short swipe (less than 1cm) will do it, and it works anywhere on the screen.

That's one reason I like the Voyage: it has page turn buttons on both sides, so can be used equally well with either hand.

Dropout · 08-22-2015, 08:41 AM

Amazon has something called EasyReach, where the majority of the screen is actually the page turn zone. About 3/4 inch on the left side of the device is for previous turn and about a 1 inch zone on the top is to display the toolbar. I do agree they should have an option to flip the sides though.

I often read left hand no problem with a mix of tapping and, as HarryT said, swiping.

pdurrant · 08-22-2015, 09:34 AM

Thanks, both. I'll give the swiping a go.

cvkemp · 08-22-2015, 09:43 AM

I am left handed and even with the pagepress I still find myself swiping to turn the pages old habits are hard to break.

Almamida · 08-22-2015, 10:07 AM

When you hold the device with your left hand, normally you can reach the "move forward" zone with your left thumb.
I just tested it with my Voyage and I can move backward and forward with my thumb without having to swipe at all.

Sadly I'm left handed so I use my right hand to hold the Kindle. Amazon, doesn't let us the ability to change the size of each zone.

soulfuldog · 08-22-2015, 11:57 AM

I have pretty small hands and often read with the Kindle in my left hand and have no problems reaching over with my thumb to tap the page, though maybe it depends on how you hold the kindle in your hand?

08-22-2015, 03:59 AM	#1
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 73,691 Karma: 315126578 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	PW3: How to page forward with left hand? I'm used to holding my ereader with my left hand when reading, and turning pages with my left hand (so I can use my right hand for other things - e.g. eating.) But I've recently switched to using a Paperwhite 3, and with the Kindle, the page turn forward zone is on the right hand side of the screen. I have to change hold after every page. Surely I must just be missing something - can anyone tell me where the option is to reverse the page forward/page back zones on a PW3?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Left hand pop-up when reload page	BookCat	Feedback	3	12-14-2013 01:30 PM
The Left Hand of Darkness	Strether	Reading Recommendations	10	07-22-2013 10:37 AM
Calibre e-Pub: setting the left-hand padding?	gigasquid	Calibre	1	03-22-2013 07:05 AM
Touch Stuck in left-hand mode! Help!	rjcroy	Kobo Reader	5	10-22-2011 09:35 PM
why have I lost the left hand panel of my ebook libary?	jolfc	Sony Reader	7	04-30-2009 03:07 PM

08-22-2015, 04:24 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You can't reverse them, but what you might find it easier to do in that situation is to turn the page with a swipe rather than a tap. A short swipe (less than 1cm) will do it, and it works anywhere on the screen. That's one reason I like the Voyage: it has page turn buttons on both sides, so can be used equally well with either hand.

08-22-2015, 08:41 AM	#3
Dropout Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edison, NJ Device: Kindle 2, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, Kindle 8th Gen	Amazon has something called EasyReach, where the majority of the screen is actually the page turn zone. About 3/4 inch on the left side of the device is for previous turn and about a 1 inch zone on the top is to display the toolbar. I do agree they should have an option to flip the sides though. I often read left hand no problem with a mix of tapping and, as HarryT said, swiping.

08-22-2015, 09:34 AM	#4
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 73,691 Karma: 315126578 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Thanks, both. I'll give the swiping a go.

08-22-2015, 09:43 AM	#5
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I am left handed and even with the pagepress I still find myself swiping to turn the pages old habits are hard to break.

08-22-2015, 10:07 AM	#6
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	When you hold the device with your left hand, normally you can reach the "move forward" zone with your left thumb. I just tested it with my Voyage and I can move backward and forward with my thumb without having to swipe at all. Sadly I'm left handed so I use my right hand to hold the Kindle. Amazon, doesn't let us the ability to change the size of each zone.

08-22-2015, 11:57 AM	#7
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I have pretty small hands and often read with the Kindle in my left hand and have no problems reaching over with my thumb to tap the page, though maybe it depends on how you hold the kindle in your hand?

Advert

Advert