While this might not be the primary reason for why Biblos was developed, one of my favorite features of Biblos is its support for Epub files. I have found other Epub readers to be clunky and unintuitive but Biblos opens them and makes reading them as easy as reading any other document.
David, United States of America
Biblos - The Accessible Word Processor
The Biblos blog, the accessible Word Processor for making braille, tactile graphics and much more
Biblos is the software included in all Index Braille embossers. Here I explain the procedure to install and configure an Index Braille v4 embosser in Biblos. If you are not an expert, you should have a person or a technician perform these operations. The prerequisites are to have an Index…611 more words
Il rullo si scalda. Migliaia di microcapsule si rincorrono sul foglio per comporre il disegno. "Funziona a raggi infrarossi - spiega Francesca Piccoli - i cuscinetti che si accumulano servono a realizzare il nero". Il dito sulla carta scopre l'effetto vellutato. "Perché anche un cieco ha il diritto di godere del…164 more words
Is it correct to align the signature to the right using spaces or tabs? When writing a letter and wanting to put a signature at the bottom, many people have the problem of how to align the signature to the right. Are you among these people? This article describes how…693 more words
Sono docente di sostegno della SMS Viale delle Acacie di Napoli, utilizzo Biblos da tempo. Con Biblos digitavo testi accessibili agli screen reader trasformandoli all'occorrenza in mp3. Poi il grande Di Grande ha pubblicato Biblos free e nella mia scuola è stata acquistata una stampante Index Braille V4. Grazie…90 more words
Programmazione al passo con i nuovi sistemi operativi, tabelle localizzate in più lingue, supporto su vari canali online: storia di un software che nelle scuole, e non solo, può trovare ampio sviluppo. Il testo di un'opera classica in greco antico compare sullo schermo del computer e, con un apposito…633 more words
Secondo l'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità (OMS) vi sono al mondo oltre 300 milioni di persone con una disabilità visiva grave, di cui circa 45 milioni sono non vedenti. In base ai dati dell'INPS i ciechi in Italia sono 130 mila ma, secondo altre statistiche, sarebbero oltre 300 mila; circa un milione sono…427 more words
Each main document window of Biblos has a menu bar. This bar contains submenus and main commands for document and software management. Each element of the menu can be hidden or, if hidden, shown, so you can create a menu with the commands of your interest. To hide or show…190 more words
Each main document window of Biblos has a menu bar. This bar contains all the main commands for document and software management. Each command in the bar can be assigned a hotkey. To assign or modify a hotkey do the following: Enter Tools/Hot Keys menu... A window appears with…214 more words
Here I explain the procedure to install an Index version 2 embosser and configure it in Biblos. These operations, if you are not an expert, should be done by a person or a technician you trust. Index version 2 braille embossers differ from Index version 4 embossers in their front panel. If you…608 more words
Here I explain the procedure to install and configure an Index version 3 embosser in Biblos. These operations, if you are not an expert, should be done by a person or a technician you trust. Index version 3 braille embossers differ from Index version 4 embossers in the front panel. If you touch…682 more words
Uso Biblos per creare audiolibri a partire da file di testo, e anche per leggere gli ePub e altri formati. Lo trovo utile e ben fatto.
Fabio, Italy
Biblos - The Accessible Word Processor
The Biblos blog, the accessible Word Processor for making braille, tactile graphics and much more
When printing a book that has either a simple or structured internal layout, it is often useful to create a table of contents – an ordered list of the titles of its parts, whether they are chapters, sections, subsections, etc. The titles of a book, besides serving an aesthetic function, constitute…1084 more words
I collegamenti ipertestuali sono piccoli elementi che aprono grandi possibilità: collegano il testo alle risorse web e migliorano la fruibilità dei documenti. Dalla versione 5.91, Biblos integra la gestione dei collegamenti, pensata per essere semplice, accessibile e sicura — aspetti fondamentali quando si lavora con utenti non vedenti o con la stampa…974 more words
You've opened your technological Braille printing press and aim to offer unparalleled service. Immediately, you have a brilliant idea: What if I used A3 sheets to print many more Braille characters per line? Stop right there, it's a terrible idea that others have fallen into before you. Keep…523 more words
In the production of educational material to be printed in Braille, it is important to have good digital source documents. Today, I will explain which strategies to use to obtain them. In Braille printing, all digital texts can be used and/or adapted — sometimes, no adaptation is needed — but having…995 more words
A recurring issue with Braille printing that I encountered during my years of activity is printing tables. It's such a debated topic that, at the beginning of Biblos, it was almost a focal point for those paving the way for me to find solutions to elegantly overcome them. I…633 more words
Today Biblos 5 is a reality! Continuing the tradition of its previous versions, Biblos now offers you all the professionalism you've never had before, completely free of charge. Stop, you might be thinking this is just another article about what Biblos does. You're not entirely wrong, but give me…666 more words
In this digital age, the proliferation of free software challenges traditional notions of value, labor, and reciprocity. Platforms like Biblos—a free word processor designed for Braille printing, creating tactile graphics, producing audiobooks, and supporting digital accessibility—embody this tension. While its free-of-cost model democratizes access to essential…2713 more words
Today managing your passwords has become a real problem. Between websites, emails, social media, PINs, services, etc., just the thought of memorizing dozens of passwords is impossible. What does Biblos have to do with the password problem? Read on, see what elegant solution I offer you. Some people always use…635 more words
This is an old battle horse of Biblos and its predecessor. In 1998, I started developing solutions for electronic document correction, and since then, I have continued to improve these tools. Dedicate me five minutes, and I'll explain how Biblos can help you correct your documents. Some of Biblos' more…681 more words
In the world of accessibility, a single misplaced dot can invalidate an entire Braille document. For those who work with this code—whether teachers, transcribers, parents, or blind individuals—it is essential to rely on tools that are clear, precise, and easy to use. The Biblos Braille Bar was created…1129 more words
Rispetto ai software di nota fama, Biblos mi da fiducia e sicurezza personale. Ritengo infatti,da non vedente, che esso mi fornisce molti strumenti d'aiuto per la mia quotidianità.
