How-to

Add shortcuts

Make Wizard easy to access on individual devices using bookmarks, links, widgets, and graphics.


Location

Links, widgets, and graphics can be found in Account Tools.

  1. Sign in to Account Tools so that you can get custom shortcuts specifically for your institution.
  2. Select Downloads.
    downloads
  3. Select the desired option from the side menu.
    choose widgets
  4. Scroll down until you get to Wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen.
    instructions

iPad, iPhone, or other iOS device

Create a shortcut for app-like access on an iPad.

  1. Visit https://www.worldbookonline.com/student-new/#/wizard from your iPad.
  2. Log in using your personal My World Book Account.
    Note: Some schools have single-sign-on and will launch through their SSO provider.
  3. Check the box labeled remember my ID and password for faster login next time.
  4. Select the more icon (square with an "up arrow") located either in the top right corner of the browser or in the bottom container on a mobile device.
  5. Select the Add to Home Screen option from the popup screen.
    instructions
  6. We recommend shortening the name to Wizard.
  7. Select add.

Computer

Bookmark Wizard and add it to favorites for quick access on student devices.

  1. Visit https://www.worldbookonline.com/student-new/#/wizard
  2. Log in using your personal My World Book Account.
    Note: Some schools have single-sign-on and will launch through their SSO provider.
  3. Check the box labeled remember my ID and password for faster login next time.
  4. Bookmark the page from your browser and add it to favorites.
  5. We recommend shortening the name to Wizard before adding it to the bookmarks bar.

Chromebook

Pin the web page to your home screen on a Chromebook.

  1. Visit https://www.worldbookonline.com/student-new/#/wizard
  2. Log in using your personal My World Book Account.
    Note: Some schools have single-sign-on and will launch through their SSO provider.
  3. Check the box labeled remember my ID and password for faster login next time.
  4. From the browser, choose More More tools Add to shelf.
  5. You can arrange the items on your shelf by clicking and dragging them.

Website

Post a graphic, widget, or link on your institution's webpage.

  1. Click on one of the options below to see general links to all World Book resources or sign in to Account Tools to get customized links for your specific institution.
  2. We recommend displaying an individual icon for Wizard so students can access Wizard without having to first enter Student.
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