Quick start: eTextbook student

Get started with eTextbook (formerly known as eText). Students can listen to the audiobook, search, access AI study tools, and use other features to help them learn. They can work in their browser or download the eTextbook app.

  1. First steps
  2. Get to know your eTextbook settings
  3. Navigate your eTextbook
  4. Use study features

First steps

Open the eTextbook:

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Get to know your eTextbook settings

Change display settings

After you open your eTextbook, you can change settings such as text style, highlights, and more.

Use accessibility settings

Most eTextbooks are screen reader accessible and provide audiobooks and display settings.

Renew eTextbook access

When an eTextbook is available from a course, you can renew access when the course has expired.

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Navigate your eTextbook

Use the menu

When you open an eTextbook, it usually shows your last page view. Use the menu to navigate to eTextbook features.

Listen to the audiobook

Most eTextbooks provide an audiobook, except for PDF eTextbooks.

Search for content

Quickly search book content by searching for terms or phrases.

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Use study features

Take advantage of many other powerful features in your eTextbook.

AI-Powered Study Tool - Available in select titles as a beta release, the AI-Powered Study Tool is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chat tool that provides individualized support, practice, and feedback to learners.

Highlights, notes, and the notebook - Add highlights in the eTextbook or add a note for a highlight. Use the notebook to add notes independent of a highlight and to filter or export your notes. Instructors can share their highlights and notes with the course participants.

Practice with flashcards - Students can create flashcards or use provided flashcards to quiz themselves.

Study Prep videos - For study help, many eTextbooks include access to Study Prep videos and practice questions/problems in a field of study.

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Updated 30 Sep 2025