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Caps lock not working to switch keyboards
I'm a new user, so maybe I'm doing something wrong, but caps lock isn't switching between keyboards in either the BHS or NA28 when I'm performing an inline search. I'm using 36.0.704.
36.0 Beta 2 (36.0.704)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
Feedback: AI summary is not detailed enough
I like the idea of the AI summary feature, but find that when I use it, it just isn't detailed enough. Today I even found myself then just copying and pasting the text into ChatGPT 4o or Claude Sonnet to have them summarize it, and I found both of their summaries much more useful and detailed.
BUG?: Books Search: cannot expand all results (24.0.11)
See https://community.logos.com/forums/t/214668.aspx. I would expect that right-clicking (at least) on one of the carets controlling the results expansion would generate the option to Expand All results with a single click. Logos 9 let me Expand All results in analogous situations.
Biblical Events lists all the things that happened in the passage, replacing the old Events section
I'm not seeing much of a change ... am I missing something
RESOLVED: Verbum can't display featured events
I can't beta test a feature not accessible to me. When will Verbum Biblical Events show the featured events option? RESOLVED
Strange behavior with Alt-Home in 36.0 beta 1 on Windows 11
The Logos helpfile has Alt+Home – Go to Home Page (from a floating window) If, on 36.0 beta 1 on Windows 11, I have a floating window in focus and press Alt-Home I get a very short display of the dashboard followed by switching to the main workspace If I press Alt-Home again I get the dashboard as expected
False advertizing in release notes: Biblical Events lists all the things that happened in the passag
Yes, it is time for me to again nag about the shocking lack of detail in the Biblical Events list ... and how it doesn't even pretend to list "all the things that happened". This is the example I've used for years - the primary event of the passage is not even listed; the actors are not included as people etc. etc. Just…
Probably data just not yet moved but ...
I have never liked the arrangement of what I call entity relationship data in the Dig deeper section ... but I like the absence of the information even less. I assume this is temporary as the entries are being reworked.
BUG: Logos as slayer of OCD users
Come on - why aren't the lens selection lines all at the same point? The lens shouldn't change the header layout. And can we ditch the 19th century Sunday School art for fine art and icons at least in Verbum?
36.0 Beta 1 (36.0.635)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
BUG? Shouldn't Biblical senses show under the Bible lens?
Isn't there a missing section?
BUG: error in Factbook tag
Passover feast is not the same as Passover lamb is not the same as sheep. AARGH.
Start up Display issue- Help
The screen opens 6 out of 10 times looking like below. It will not close, I have to force shut down; restarting does not fix issue; the last couple of updates have not resolved the issue, and alas it still continues. I always have to restart my system to get program to operate correctly, have reached an impasse at trying…
Usability issue on morphology Context Menu to Help Center
The Context Menu does not show the morphology schema in use making it difficult to create a Help Center question that will return the correct answer when using resources with non-Logos morphologies.
Bug: Right-click>Paste does not work in Factbook "topic or reference" box (35.0 RC 2 (35.0.520), WIN
Replication: * Copy a Bible reference (such as Matthew 9:20–21) * Open the Factbook * Right-click in the Factbook "topic or reference" box * Select "Paste" * Nothing happens * Press CTRL+V and the reference will be placed in the Factbook "topic or reference" box.
BUG: Inline search failure
I can't get it to find "workflow" or "Workflow"
Mac Sequoia Beta Confirmation
Anyone who is using the beta Logos and had installed the new Sequoia beta OS, please let the rest of us know if Logos is working. There might be some bugs, but let us know what you find and if Logos crashes. Thanks to all the guinea pigs out there.
BUG: Missing resource in Help Center; inclusion of documentation in another language
A search for Hermeneia should have brought up a Logos Pro video. It did not. However, it brought up several German language documentation resource (example in box)
BUG? the breadth of Help Center results
My first attempt to raise this issue got no response on this part of the useability report (Could the Help Center results be narrowed down a bit? USE CASE ISSUES - Logos Forums). In the Help Center I ask "how do I compare canons" - as my results I get: * 6 responses on the canon comparison interactive as expected * 4…
35.0 RC 2 (35.0.520)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
BUG: Sermon Document: Formatting toolbar becomes disabled (35.0 Beta 5 35.0.505; Windows 11)
Replication: * Open a sermon document * Click on a line of text in the sermon document * As soon as you click on either the Style option or the double down arrow on the formatting toolbar (red arrows in image below), the whole toolbar changes to a light gray font and becomes disabled. * If you click on a different line of…
BUG: Dead link in Help Center
Link in box does not work.
BUG? Help Center Longacre Genres
The Help Center returned results in Chinese for the search for Longacre Genres. I can see why but I would rather see a language filter screen them out.
This isn't working right? Just bad footnotes or something more?
So I open a book, "Sparkling Gems from the Greek" - it's the only book open in Verbum/Mac. I then open a search panel. I am looking for any mention of Mark 6:7-13 in that book. So I do a search an Open books for that verse range, as you can see in this picture. The first possible problem is the first 3 results - it appears…
35.0 RC 1 (35.0.509)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
Kudos: glossaries in Help
I finally got around to testing grammatical terms in the Help center. I was very pleased with the sequencing of the results.
Comment: Help Center
Verbum 35 beta 5. Community opens "Catholic Products". I suggest this is not the best forum for Help with the app. "General" or "Logos Desktop App" are more appropriate (also for the Logos app).
Re: post Beta Testing Information/Warning
This post should mention that Logos and Verbum can be installed side-by-side.
BUG: Changing entry type in Factbook leftside index has no effect
When I change the class of Factbook page i.e. red box, nothing else changes. I would expect the change to force a change in the list of entries before. Clearing the reference box does not force the update. To get the list to change, you must clear the reference choice although it will be refilled with the current contents,…
X-post: Feedback wanted for experimental "Smart Search Synopsis" on web app
Smart Synopsis is a work-in-progress feature that is available for feedback on the web app. Details in main post: Beta feedback wanted: Smart Search Synopsis
BUG: Extraneous Factbook commentary entries
Keener, Craig S., and John H. Walton, eds. NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2016. does not contain an entry that applies to the selected pericope Gen 3:8-13
X-post: New Factbook sections available for testing in web app: People/Places/Things, Events, Report
For visibility: We've shipped new Bible-passage-based Factbook sections for testing on app.logos.com. Barring any unforeseen issues, we plan to include these in desktop v36.0 beta 1 in a few weeks. * NEW FEATURE: Biblical People, Places, and Things section in Factbook * NEW FEATURE: Biblical Events section in Factbook *…
BUG? Help function Fail
Facilitate Serendipitous Discovery being searched to see if it can be qualified brings up irrelevant information.
Citation style missing in new bibliography document
Hello, I tried to make a new bibliographical document. However the citation style dropdown list isn't available anymore. Left: new document. Right: existing document Is there a solution available? I'm on Mac 35.0 Beta 4 Logos Bijbel Software 35.0.502 Kind regards, Hans
35.0 Beta 5 (35.0.505)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
Logos Premium (Early Access) Resource Isssues
The following LESSONMaker resources were included with my Logos Premium (Early Access) subscription: * LESSONmaker Outlines. LifeChange Series. WORDsearch, 2004. * WORDsearch. Adult Questions for LESSONmaker. WORDsearch, n.d. * WORDsearch. Adult Questions for LESSONmaker: Gospel of John, 2006. * Adult Questions Index for…
BUG in clause search
In trying to answer a forum question, i got a surprising result. the text in the red box implies that the verbal phrase rather than the verb was highlighted. I suspect that the problem is related to multiple verbs referring to a subject named only once based on the pattern looking at additional instances
ATTN: Logos Pro (early access) Beta Testing License Removal
As each new feature is released to the stable version, we remove it from beta testing. This week, we released version 34 which included Insights on Mobile, Sermon Assistant: Outlines and Smart Search. Logos Pro (early access) is available to some users today and will be more widely available later in the year. Take a look…
BUG: Factbook Commentaries - Type
Factbook Mt 24:1-46 Comparison with Passage Guide (Left.side of screenshots) NIGTC Mt is not included with Apparatus Different sort order for Devotional Different sort order for Exegetical, Expositional (too numerous to show) Bible Notes and Study Bible are not included.
35.0 Beta 4 (35.0.502)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
Non-downloaded books and the Prioritization tool
Currently, books that are prioritized but not downloaded are hidden from the Prioritization tool on Desktop, even though they can impact prioritization. This can cause a lot of confusion. But starting from v35, cloud books, Print Library books, and other unowned books will now be visible in the Prioritize Books pane with…
BUG: "Send Hyperlinks Here" ignored
Logos 35 Beta 3 Mac OS 14.5 M1 This is not technically a Beta problem as it has been present for a long time. It just took this long to irritate me enough to post a bug report. I am attempting to follow that "5 Day Bible Reading Program" with the NLT having "Send Hyperlinks Here" selected , but the problem is present with…
How do I search the entire Logos catalogue without all forms assumed
I want to find a brief description of the term "justification" [Not atonement as the Factbook card suggests] that covers the two major differences in how the term is used: * as a singular event or as a life-long process * as limited or universal Yes, I thought finding a comprehensive definition would be simple. Rather it…
Could the Help Center results be narrowed down a bit? USE CASE ISSUES
my search argument is "add multiple tags to a book" intending to focus the results. Results 1 & 2 are right on target Result 3 is on Factbook tags which I can understand considering as "tags to a book" But result 7 is tags on a Note ... which I consider a garbage result ... followed by a string of entries for tags on…
Sermon assistant driving me nuts ...
I hate the repetitive reference to sermon. * In the context of the use of the questions, it is unnecessary. * It makes the questions sound generated from a boilerplate. * It is inaccurate - I would be writing a homily or a lesson.
35.0 Beta 3 (35.0.497)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
BUG: Library missing language facet
Open Library in floating panel Select Bible facet Where is the _____ language facet?
BUG: Help in German
I don't need help in German ... I need help with German. I simply asked "lemma in passage" and Logos decided that a bit of German would be nice.
BUG: copy & paste with duplicate footnote text and missing footnote number
[quote]To grasp Campbell's primitivism even better, we should note that he focused his restorationist lens only on the New Testament. In fact, he narrowed the focus further even than that. He divided the Bible into three dispensations: the patriarchal (from Adam to Moses), the Mosaic (from Moses to Peter's sermon on the…

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49.0 RC 2 (49.0.144) is now available for desktop!
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New: Questions to Ask section on Desktop
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