How to Use

OpenWrit is a focused, minimal Bible reader. Navigate to any book and chapter using the controls in the nav, or by simply starting to type — search will appear instantly. Your last-read position is remembered across sessions.

Start typing from anywhere in the app to open search. You can jump to any passage without leaving the keyboard.

• Type a book name (e.g. Genesis) to jump to it.
• Type a book and chapter (e.g. John 3) to open that chapter.
• Include a verse (e.g. John 3:16) to land on a specific verse.
• Press Esc to close search, or ⌘K to toggle it.

Book, chapter, and translation live in the top nav. From there you can:

• Switch to any book using the book selector.
• Jump chapters from the chapter picker, or use the side and bottom chapter links.
• Switch Bible translations without leaving the passage.

Press Alt + F while reading, or scroll down, to enter focus mode. The top nav fades away so the text can lead. Scroll up to bring it back.

Annotate any verse directly while reading:

1. 1Click a verse to apply a quick highlight in your default color.
2. 2Right-click or long-press any verse to open the annotation menu.
3. 3Choose from six highlight colors: yellow, green, blue, pink, purple, or orange.
4. 4Add a written note to any verse from the annotation menu.
5. 5Share a verse or selection as a direct link.
6. 6View everything in your Library.

Highlights and notes are saved locally and sync when signed in.

OpenWrit ships with many translations. Switch anytime from the version control in the nav, or set a default in Settings.

Appearance preferences live in Settings:

• Light, dark, or system-synced mode.
• Font family and size for comfortable reading.
• Toggle verse numbers, red letters, and section titles.
• Set your default highlight color for one-click annotations.

Visit Daily for today's Mass readings, and the Calendar for the full liturgical year.

Reading progress is tracked automatically on this device.

• Your daily reading streak is shown on the home screen.
• Full reading history is logged per chapter.
• Highlights and notes are collected in the Library.