LibraryOpening a book from the Library window
Organizing your Library window
Available Columns in the detailed view
Sorting and Grouping resources
Filtering resources in your Library
Using the Sidebar to filter resources
Using your Collections to filter resources
Using the Find box to filter resources
Entering text in the Find box
Search Fields that you can use in the Find box
Using Operators in the Find box
Using the Information Pane
Titles, Rating, & Tags
Series
Other info
Hiding books in your Library
How to identify newly updated books
Your Library
Opening the Library window
There are several methods that you can use to open the Library window.
Dave Hooton,
Today 03:07
New Search HELPThis search attempts to match your input to the text of your resources e.g. if you input kings of judah Search will attempt to find those words in your resources.
Dave Hooton,
Yesterday 04:22
34.0.0 (1340000021)34.0.0 (1340000021)
Fixed
Fixed an issue where the wrong resource was opening from Search
Ali Pope,
Yesterday 01:39
Logos 33.1Search
Printing and exporting will now export multiple resources when verse and multi-view is enabled.
Savanna Lineberger,
April 24
Logos 34.0 Beta 2Bug Fixes
Search
Printing and exporting will now export multiple resources when verse and multi-view is enabled.
Savanna Lineberger,
April 23
Prioritizingif it is part of a resource series you may want to select Prioritize this series.
Dave Hooton,
April 20
Logos 34.0 Beta 1Updated resource tooltips in the insights tool.
Mark Barnes (Logos),
April 18
Table of ContentsQuick Links
History
Shortcuts bar
Shortcuts
Shortcut Folders
Layouts
Layouts
QuickStart Layouts - predefined layouts that can be utilized from the Command Box.
Dave Hooton,
April 17
Logos 33.0Search
Summarizing a non-english resource will summarize based on the language set in your program settings.
Savanna Lineberger,
April 15
Logos 5: Topic GuideTitle and Description section
Definition section
Related verses section
Related topics section
Illustrations
Media resources
Bible facts sections
Biblical People
Biblical Places
Biblical Things
Biblical Events
Optional: Collections
Tips and training
What is the Topic Guide?
Dave Hooton,
April 03
Upgrade or CrossgradeThey will give you new resources plus new features and datasets according to your needs and budget.
Dave Hooton,
April 03
32.0.0 (34)Improved
We’ve begun replacing usages of “resource” with “book” for clarity.
Ali Pope,
March 27
32.0.0 (1320000035)Improved
We’ve begun replacing usages of “resource” with “book” for clarity.
Ali Pope,
March 27
32.0.0 (14)Improved
We’ve begun replacing usages of “resource” with “book” for clarity.
Ali Pope,
March 27
Logos Release History4.61.0.3399
4.6a SR-5 2012 Dec 17 Mon 4.61.0.3387
4.6a SR-4 2012 Nov 29 Thu 4.61.0.3380
4.6a SR-3 2012 Nov 21 Wed 4.61.0.3378
4.6a SR-2 2012 Oct 29 Mon 4.61.0.3360
4.6a SR-1 2012 Oct 26 Fri 4.61.0.3356 – Fixed startup crash issue on OS X 10.6.8
4.6a RC 1 “Gold” 2012 Oct 25 Thu 4.61.0.3347 – Crashes on OS X 10.6.8 so release pulled by Logos
4.6 SR-2 2012 Sep 13 Thu 4.60.0.3010
4.6 SR-1 2012 Sep 7 Fri 4.60.0.2993
4.6 “Gold” 2012 Aug 30 Wed 4.60.0.2972
4.5c SR-4 2012 Aug 7 Tue 4.53.0.2299 – OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion released 2012 Jul 25
4.5c SR-3 2012 Jul 16 Mon 4.53.0.2294 – OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible
4.5c SR-2 2012 Jul 3 Tue 4.53.0.2280
4.5c SR-1 2012 Jun 29 Fri 4.53.0.2270 – also included Beta channel
4.5c RC 2 “Gold” 2012 Jun 28 Thu 4.53.0.2264
4.5b SR-3 2012 May 29 Tue 4.52.0.2208
4.5b SR-2 2012 May 17 Thu 4.52.0.2202
4.5b SR-1 2012 May 8 Tue 4.52.0.2194
4.5b RC 2 “Gold” 2012 May 1 Tue 4.52.0.2176
4.5a SR-1 2012 Mar 15 Thu 4.51.0.2057 – New resources
Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :),
March 25
The Logos Beta ProgramOn macOS, click Logos on menu bar (top left of screen), then click About Logos Bible Software to show version and update channel.
Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :),
March 25
Logos 33.0 Beta 3Search
Summarizing a non-english resource will summarize based on the language set in your program settings.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
March 20
Logos 33.0 Beta 1Changes & Improvements
Search
Replaced the existing additional versions picker with a new control and drag & drop functionality for Bible and Morph search.
Savanna Lineberger,
March 13
Logos 32.0When a user has used 80% or more of those credits, a notification will display in the main app nav bar.
Savanna Lineberger,
March 11
iOS Reader 32.0.0 (34)Improved
We’ve begun replacing usages of “resource” with “book” for clarity.
Ali Pope,
March 06
iOS Reader 32.0.0 (14)Improved
We’ve begun replacing usages of “resource” with “book” for clarity.
Ali Pope,
March 06
iOS Reader 32.0.0 (15)Improved
We’ve begun replacing usages of “resource” with “book” for clarity.
Ali Pope,
March 04
Search Fields ListOf course, not all fields are available on every resource, and most resources just support the surface and footnote fields.
Dave Hooton,
March 04
Logos 32.0 RC 1Mac Bug Fixes
Search
Scrolling within the panel while the multi-resource picker is open will no longer automatically close the add versions popup and disable the button for selecting it again.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
February 20
Morphology CodesPage Contents
Logos Greek Morphology
GRAMCORD Greek Morphology
Friberg Greek Morphology
Robinson Greek Morphology NB. resources have been converted to Logos Morphology
Swanson Greek Morphology
Andersen-Forbes Hebrew Morphology
Westminster Hebrew Morphology
Werkgroep Informatica (WIVU) Hebrew Morphology
Logos Hebrew Morphology
Logos Latin Morphology
Nomenclature
Morphology Identifiers that can be used in a Search
Part of Speech – Logos Morphology
Logos Greek Morphology
Part of Speech
B – Adverb
C – Conjunction
D – Article
I – Interjection
J – Adjective
N – Noun
P – Preposition
R – Pronoun
T – Particle
V – Verb
X – Indeclinable
Adverb/Particle Type
C – Conditional
E – Emphatic
I – Interrogative
K – Correlative
N – Negative
P – Place
S – Superlative
X – Indefinite
Conjunction Subtype
AC – Adverbial Conditional
AD – Adverbial Declarative
AL – Adverbial Local
AM – Adverbial Comparative
AN – Adverbial Concessive
AP – Adverbial Purpose
Michael Schierl,
February 13
Personal BooksResource links are also visible in the finished resource.
Dave Hooton,
February 10
Logos 32.0 Beta 4Bug Fixes
Resources
The application will no longer crash when right clicking any Syriac word in The Peshitta.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
February 06
Logos 32.0 Beta 3Interactives
Toolbar items are now present in Interactive resources.
Savanna Lineberger,
February 06
iOS Reader 32.0.0 (24)iOS Reader 32.0.0 (24)
Improved
Improved minimal toolbars and single-tap gestures in non-resource panels.
Ali Pope,
February 01
Logos 32.0 Beta 1When a user has used 80% or more of those credits, a notification will display in the main app nav bar.
Savanna Lineberger,
January 31
Logos 31.2Interactives
Toolbar items are now present in Interactive resources.
Savanna Lineberger,
January 29
Shortcuts barIn the drop down menu under Resources, click on Open English Standard Version and drag it to a blank spot on the shortcuts bar.
Dave Hooton,
January 29
Logos 31.0Program Settings
Added the ability to bring up a search bar in program settings using CMD/Ctrl+F keyboard shortcut.
Mark Barnes (Logos),
January 24
Logos 31.1Mac Bug Fixes
Resources
The application will no longer crash when opening resources on Big Sur (MacOS 11).
Nick Mueller,
January 22
Windows TroubleshootingFor a fast computer that is running slowly, or when requested to produce performance logs, please use Logos Performance Tool
Reinstalling Logos
When required this does not have to be onerous as re-downloading resources can be avoided as follows:-
backup your Resources folder
uninstall Logos from Control Panel
delete the installation folder (\Logos)
install Logos as per Method 3
Return to Logos Bible Software Wiki
Dave Hooton,
January 21
Smart TagsIf applicable, uninstall Logos Smart Tags for Libronix from Window’s Control Panel.
Dave Hooton,
January 21
iOS Reader 31.0.0 (40)Using Text-to-Speech in a resource with interlinear lines will now read just the top line.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
January 17
Logos 31.0 RC 1Mac Bug Fixes
Library
Corrected styling for dividers in the popup menu when right clicking on resources in the Library.
Savanna Lineberger,
January 16
iOS Reader 31.0.0 (36)iOS Reader 31.0.0 (36)
Fixed
Using Text-to-Speech in a resource with interlinear lines will now read just the top line.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
January 03
Logos 31.0 Beta 3Logos 31.0 Beta 3
Version: 31.0.14
Release Date: January 2, 2024
Mac Bug Fixes
The history drop down menu in the resource panel will now open.
Savanna Lineberger,
January 02
Logos 31.0 Beta 2Bug Fixes
Resource
The application will no longer crash when selecting print/export.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 December
Android Reader 31.0.0.0Long-press a link in a note should now navigate properly.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 December
Logos 31.0 Beta 1Program Settings
Added the ability to bring up a search bar in program settings using CMD/Ctrl+F keyboard shortcut.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 December
Logos 30.0 Beta 1Search
Added a “Remove all” option from the multi-resource picker.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 December
Logos 30.0Search
Added a “Remove all” option from the multi-resource picker.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 December
Logos 30.0 RC 3Logos 30.0 RC 3
RC 3
Version: 30.0.32
Release Date: December 5, 2023
Windows Bug Fixes
Interlinears
The reverse interlinear pane now consistently shows for reverse interlinears that are unowned, un-downloaded, or unavailable in applicable resources.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 December
Android Reader 30.0.0.0041Replaced the Search button with a Bible button on the main toolbar, and added a search button in book title bars.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 December
iOS Reader 30.0.0 (50)Replaced the Search button with a Bible button on the main toolbar, and added a search button in book title bars.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 December
Diagnostic LoggingApplication User’s Library Application Support folder with Logging
Logos /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Logos4/Logging
Verbum /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Verbum/Logging
Noet /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Noet/Logging
Manually Enable Logging always on Mac
This information no longer applies to recent versions as Logos/Verbum on macOS no longer use defaults to control logging.
Martin Potter,
2023 November
iOS Reader 30.0.0 (47)iOS Reader 30.0.0 (47)
Improved
Improved Parallel Book matches in resources like the LBD.
Todd Diehl (Logos),
2023 November
iOS Reader 30.0.0 (46)iOS Reader 30.0.0 (46)
Fixed
Fixed an issue that prevented some free-to-use resource from being opened.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 November
Android Reader 30.0.0.0037Android Reader 30.0.0.0037
Improved
Improved Parallel Book matches in resources like the LBD.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 November
Android Reader 30.0.0.0022Android Reader 30.0.0.0022
Fixed
Bible button in tabs view properly opens or navigates to preferred bible.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 November
iOS Reader 30.0.0 (29)Fixed
Bible button in tabs view properly opens or navigates to preferred bible.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 November
Android Reader 30.0.0.0000Improved
Fixed an issue navigating to ref.ly URLs,
Rearranged the top toolbar buttons.
Todd Diehl (Logos),
2023 November
iOS Reader 29.0.2 (30)iOS Reader 29.0.2 (30)
Fixed
Fix a bug showing the resource title in a note anchor.
Todd Diehl (Logos),
2023 November
Logos 30.0 Beta 2Logos 30.0 Beta 2
Beta 2
Version: 30.0.07
Release Date: November 7, 2023
Mac Bug Fixes
The appplication no longer crashes when clicking on the Red/Blue filter in a stereoscopic resource.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 November
LayoutsDrag the layout name to the Shortcut bar i.e. hold the left mouse button down while moving the mouse.
Dave Hooton,
2023 October
Logos 29.0Autocomplete
Resolved a bug that caused autocomplete controls in Copy Bible Verses, Resource panels, and other various panels to ignore valid query inputs.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 October
Logos 29.0 Beta 4Logos 29.0 Beta 4
Version: 29.0.06
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Changes
Search
Temporarily reverted the multi-resource picker in the toolbar as a split button.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 October
iOS Reader 29.0.0 (20)Updated the number of resources available for free use.
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 October
Desktop Commandsthe Close Active Layout item in the Layouts menu removes the layout name from the Logos Title bar but doesn’t close any panels.
Dave Hooton,
2023 October
Logos 28.2Logos 28.2
Version: 28.2.43
Released: September 27, 2023
Windows Bug Fixes
Resource Panel
Resolved a bug that caused the forward and backward history arrows in resource panels to stop working.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 September
Logos 29.0 Beta 1Bug Fixes
Autocomplete
Resolved a bug that prevented autocomplete controls in Copy Bible Verses, Resource panels, and other various panels to ignore valid query inputs.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 September
Logos 28.0Added drag and drop support from resources into Passage Lists.
Savanna Lineberger,
2023 September
Visual FilterThey are controlled from the resource’s Visual filters menu.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
iOS Reader 28.0.0 (24)Fixed an issue where ref.ly links weren’t navigating to the correct location.
Ali Pope,
2023 September
Extended Tips for Highlighting and Visual FiltersStep 1: Open Highlighting
Step 2: Drag and drop on full sized panel
Identify criteria
You can build the criteria for a visual filter by using the Context menu in a resource.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Resource: Lexham Discourse Greek New TestamentWiki: TOC, VTOC, Home
Forum: Home, Gen, L4, Mac4
Resource: Lexham Discourse Greek New Testament
Key Features
Greek New Testament with Discourse Analysis Markings:
Forward-Pointing Devices
Point-Counterpoint Sets
Forward-pointing Reference and Target
Meta-comments
Attention-getters
Redundant Quotative Frames
Historical Present
Tail-Head Linkage
Thematic Highlighting
Overspecification
Thematic Address
Right-dislocation
Thematic Addition
Near and Far Demonstrative Pronouns
Changed Reference
Word-Order Analysis
Emphasis
Frames of Reference
Outline Annotations
Logos Resource Page
Lexham Discource Greek New Testament is included in:
Lexham Discourse Greek New Testament Bundle (6 vols.) - has 5 videos on web page, including 1st wife (thematic)
Greek New Testament Discourse Bundle (9 vols.)
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Morphological Searchclick on More if it is not visible
Click where it says “All Resources,” and choose a morphologically-tagged resource (Bible or otherwise), or a collection.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Logos 28.0 RC 3Logos 28.0 RC 3
Version: 28.0.34
Release Date: September 11, 2023
Bug Fixes
Passage List
Improved dragging and dropping text from Bible-type resources into a Passage List
Matt Mattox (Faithlife),
2023 September
The InternetThere are features that need the internet, particularly “metadata” (data about your resources that enables you to group them them in Library or collections), or updates to resources and the program.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Layout for Reading a BookLogos provides a way to navigate between highlighted text and to search for text which is highlighted with a specific style.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Suggested Process For Studying ParablesThe type of parable you are dealing with can affect your understanding and interpretation of the meaning
Suggested Logos Resources: All the Parables of the Bible Every teaching of Jesus in the Bible
3.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Copy Bible VersesClick on None to turn off linking to other resources.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
ClippingsLink to resource where this came from.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Print/ExportFrom the Panel menu
Open the Panel menu of the resource.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Getting Started with LogosLearn about your Library
Learn how to open resources
Learn how to navigate in your resources
Learn how to Link resources
Learn how to Prioritize your books in your Library
Learn how to use the Right Click Menu inside your resources
Learn how to use/create Layouts
Learn how to use Highlighting in a resource
Learn how to use the Search tool
Learn the basics about Guides
Learn about some of the Documents that you can create in Logos
Learn how to Compare different bibles in your Library i.e.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Text ComparisonOpening the Text Comparison tool
Toolbar features
Reference box
Bible list
Show Differences
Show Base Text
Interlinear view
Window options
Layout orientation options
Comparison Features
Additional controls used with Comparison Features
When hovering in a Bible
Linking Text Comparison
Other Methods of input
Recent and Saved Resources
Comma Separated list
Using Collections
General tips
Tip: how to navigate Text Comparison with your bible
What is the Text Comparison tool?
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
Passage ListMultiple References
Select a block of text in a resource and then click ...selected text in the Add menu.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September
HighlightingIt will open in a fixed pane on the left side of the screen by default, but you can drag it to any location on your screen, just like a resource.
Dave Hooton,
2023 September