Spring is here and so is the 9th edition of Calaméo Magazine! Read our brand-new Music issue, out today:
This edition is all about music and audio. Whether you’re an aspiring musician, podcast aficionado, or simply a casual listener, you’ll find something for you in this issue of the Calaméo Magazine. We have statistics about the music industry and a spotlight on the invention of music recording, plus songwriting tips from top artists and a special Spotify playlist (and of course much more)!
But the most exciting development for this issue of the Magazine? It’s now available in French HERE! We are so happy to be able to offer Calaméo Mag to our francophone readers all around the world. Don’t hesitate to share the version en français with your French-speaking friends!
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We hope you enjoy this issue of Calaméo Magazine! Let us know on Twitter @Calameo what you think, and stay tuned for the next edition.
There’s a big change happening on Calaméo in 2021. That’s right—our new and improved “2021” viewer theme has launched. Find out everything you need to know about the “2021” theme!
What is the “2021” theme?
The “2021” theme is a new viewer interface for your publications on Calaméo. It should look familiar: we’ve based “2021” on the classic “Default” option. But the new theme offers you lots of improvements. First and foremost, our tech team has rebuilt the viewer for maximum comfort, usability and efficiency. You’ll notice that browsing is smoother, close reading is easier and—of course—that your publications look great.
What’s new?
Here are just a few of the updates you’ll enjoy in the “2021” theme:
More space for your documents in the viewer
Publisher’s choice of Book, Slide or Scroll mode
Improved navigation tools
Helpful Index mode to access thumbnails at a glance
Larger, streamlined buttons and icons
Intuitive zoom controls
New “Made with Calaméo” viewer watermark
Cohesive mobile experience
We think you’ll find “2021” simple to use, with the great features you’re used to like in-text search, custom logos and direct downloads. Check out an example below to see the new theme in action!
Can I still use the classic Calaméo themes?
If you are a PREMIUM or PLATINUM user, you can continue to use the classic Calaméo themes with your publications. To select a theme, go to the Design tab of your publication’s properties. Next, choose the theme you wish to use from the drop-down menu. Finally, click the green “PUBLISH” button to save your selection.
BASIC users do not have access to the classic Calaméo themes. However, BASIC users are free to define Book, Slide or Scroll mode for their publications in the “2021” theme.
What about changing the background?
Changing the viewer background is a feature exclusive to our PREMIUM and PLATINUM plans. As a result, BASIC users may not modify the background color or image in the “2021” theme.
PREMIUM and PLATINUM users should see no disruption to their existing publications and customization elements. You can make use of your custom logos, backgrounds and viewer themes as usual! For those planning to choose “2021” for upcoming publications, it’s important to be aware that your logo will be automatically resized in this theme. Therefore, we recommend using a horizontal version of your logo, in .PNG format with a transparent background.
Please note that BASIC users will no longer be able to display custom backgrounds for their publications.
What else do I need to know?
We’re delighted to be bringing the “2021” theme to all of our users and we hope that you find it modern, practical and fun. While you’re getting to know the new theme, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns! You can write to us at contact@calameo.com or visit our Help Center to submit a request. Plus, stay tuned for details about more changes coming to viewer themes right here on Calaméo.
We are very proud to announce a brand-new issue of CALAMEO Magazine, available for you to read now!
Get ready to dive in to our spring 2020 Culture issue.
In this edition, we look at ways that technology is bringing culture right into our own homes. Explore stats about how the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is changing digital access to culture and take a tour of the history of homemade zines, video and self-publishing. Plus, find more Calaméo news, team interviews and fun facts as we celebrate the second year of our magazine!
As always, thank you to all of our readers for supporting CALAMEO Magazine. We hope you enjoy the Culture issue and we’ll be back with another new edition soon!
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