Welcome to the OpenLP User Manual¶

The OpenLP User Manual is here to help you learn how to use OpenLP. From installing, to setting up your monitors, to using OpenLP on a regular basis, all the information you need to know is in here. And if you see some of it is missing, please help us add it.

Download This Manual¶

You can download this manual as a PDF from here: https://manual.openlp.org/OpenLP.pdf

To open the downloaded manual, you’ll need a PDF reader. On macOS and Linux your computer should already have a PDF reader. On Windows you’ll need to install SumatraPDF.

If you’re reading the downloaded manual, you can get the online version at https://manual.openlp.org

Getting Started With OpenLP¶

Introduction
- About
- GNU General Public License
Minimum System Requirements
Installing OpenLP on Microsoft Windows
Installing OpenLP on macOS
Installing OpenLP on Linux
- Ubuntu
- Fedora
- Linux Mint
- openSUSE
- Arch Linux

Reference Manual¶

First Time Wizard
- Select Translation
- Activate Required Plugins
- Sample Songs
- Sample Bibles
- Sample Themes
- Default Settings
- Re-run First Time Wizard
Menu Items
- File
- View
- Tools
- Settings
- Help
Configuring OpenLP
- General
- Service
- Advanced
- Screens
- Themes
- Media
- Projectors
- Remote Interface
- Songs
- Bibles
- Presentations
- Images
- Custom Slides
- Alerts
Configuring the Main Window
- Hiding the window items
- Re-Sizing the window items
- Change the Location of an item in the window
- Tab Locating an item
- Locking and Un-Locking the panels
Backing up OpenLP
- Backing up data files
- Export Settings
- Import Settings
Dual Monitor Setup
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
Library
- Songs
- Bibles
- Presentations
- Images
- Media
- Custom Slides
Service
- New, Open and Saving the Service
- Changing the Service Level Theme
- Editing Songs in the Service
- Working with Service Items
- Displaying an Item
- Changing a Service Item Theme
- Moving Through the Service Items
- Changing slides using keyboard shortcuts
- Adding a Group of Images
- Sorting a Group of Images
- Renaming a List Item
- Adding a Service Note
- Creating a New Custom Slide
- Using the Service Timer
- Using the Media Timer
- Using the “Blank to” Control
- Linked Audio Control
- Saving the Service
Print Service
- Toolbar
- Options
- Customizing with CSS (Advanced)
Projector Manager
- Projector Configuration
- Projector Manager
- Adding a Projector
- View Projector Information
- Projector Status Icons
- Projector Menus
- Video Source Options
Plugin List
- Plugin Details
Formatting Tags
- Using a Formatting Tag
- Configuring Formatting Tags
- Additional Useful Tags to Add
Customize Shortcuts
- Changing a Shortcut
Themes
- Creating New Themes
- Editing Themes
- Deleting Themes
- Exporting Themes
- Importing Themes
- Rename Theme
- Copy Theme
- Set as Global default
Songs
- Song Importer
- Creating or Editing a Song Slide
Bibles
- Bible Import Wizard
- Edit Bible Data
- Delete a Bible
- Preview Bible Verses
- Send Scriptures to Live Display
- Add Scriptures to Service
- Locking Search Results
- Quick Search
- Advanced Search
Custom Slides
Exporting Songs
Song Usage Tracking
Alert
- Example of Use
The Web Remote
- Service Manager
- Slide Controller
- Alerts
- Search
- Theme Manager
The Stage View
- Custom Stage Views
The Main View
The Chord View
iOS Remote
- Installation
- Settings
- Using the iOS Remote
Glossary
- First Time Wizard
- Formatting Tags
- Main Window
- Library
- Library Item
- Platform
- Preview Pane
- Service File
- Service Items
- Service Manager
- Slide Controller
- Preview Slide Controller
- Live Slide Controller
- Theme Manager
- Projector Manager

Questions and Troubleshooting¶

Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting