To finish 2021 with a (big) bang, the newest issue of the CALAMEO Magazine is out now! We hope you enjoy reading the stellar Space issue below:
This edition is all about outer space. Inside, you’ll find our guide on worldbuilding, tips on how not to get lost in the black hole of Google Search, and an examination of the influence of outer space on popular culture. Plus, statistics about our universe and a new creative writing challenge. There’s something for everyone in the Space issue!
💡 TIP: Need to get caught up? You can find the complete archive of all CALAMEO Magazine issues on our site.
We are so pleased to bring you another CALAMEO Magazine, and we hope you enjoy the Space issue. We will see you in 2022, with more great digital publishing content!
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.
At Calaméo, we’re always looking for new ways to make publication customization easier, faster, and more accessible. Today, we’re excited to introduce a new feature designed to save you time while strengthening your brand identity: the Style Editor.
Customize your viewer in just a few clicks
Until now, customizing certain elements of the viewer often required technical adjustments or coding knowledge. With the new Style Editor, the process is now much more intuitive.
Using a dedicated interface, you can easily personalize the main elements of your viewer to create a reading experience that perfectly matches your brand identity.
Simpler, more powerful customization
The Style Editor allows you to quickly customize key interface elements, including:
Viewer buttons
Link appearance
Tooltips
Background colors
Overall viewer display
And much more!
In just a few clicks, you can adapt the reading experience to your visual identity without dealing with complex technical settings.
Before / after example
A viewing experience that reflects your brand
A publication is more than just its content — the reading environment also plays an important role in the overall user experience. With the Style Editor, you can align your viewer with your brand guidelines while highlighting the interactions that matter most.
The result: a more consistent, professional, and engaging experience for your readers.
Save time while staying in control
With this new feature, you stay fully in control of your publication’s appearance while simplifying your workflow. No more complicated technical solutions to create a customized viewer: the Style Editor brings all the essential settings together in one clear and user-friendly interface.
Whether you want to strengthen your branding, improve reading comfort, or create a more immersive experience, the Style Editor makes it easy to go further.
Try the Style Editor today
The Style Editor is now available for all PLATINUM users. Start exploring it today and create a viewer that truly reflects your brand identity.
