How do I change my flipbook’s menu controls?

Overview
Menu controls in the customize page
Next steps

Overview

Flipsnack’s Menu Controls lets you decide which options and functionalities your readers can access in the flipbook player—whether that’s downloading, sharing, printing, or enabling fullscreen mode. By tailoring these controls, you can deliver the exact reader experience you want for each flipbook.

Once you’ve uploaded or designed your flipbook, head to the Customize page, then select the Menu Controls tab. Below, we’ll explore each available feature and how to make the most of it.

Key benefits:

Customizable reader experience: control what features readers can access, from sharing and downloading to fullscreen mode.
Content security: restrict downloads or printing to protect your content.

Requirements

Plan: Starter, Professional, Business and Enterprise.
Target audience: Freelancers, Small and Medium Businesses, Enterprises

Menu controls on the customize page

Controls in normal mode

Checking Controls in normal mode keeps the control bar visible even when readers aren’t viewing the flipbook in full screen:

Classic skin: the controls bar typically appears above and below the flipbook and toggles on hover.

Modern skin: the control bar is persistent at the bottom. It also toggles in or out of view when hovering.

This option provides quick access to flipbook menus, making navigation and interaction easier. If disabled, a fullscreen button will appear over the flipbook. Clicking it will open fullscreen mode, where controls will be available. This is ideal if you want to encourage readers to view your flipbook in fullscreen.

Navigation controls

When the navigation controls are enabled, a progress bar appears below the flipbook:

Reading progress: shows the current page number and total pages.
Quick navigation: readers can click or drag the white dot to jump directly to a specific page.

When enabled, two sub-options become available:

Navigation Arrows — Displays clickable arrows on the sides of the flipbook (as seen on the right side of the preview), allowing viewers to move between pages.
Navigation Bar — Shows the bottom bar with the page counter, zoom controls, and other navigation tools.

Note: If you turn off Navigation Controls, the navigation bar will be hidden from your viewers.

Share options

By enabling Share options, you give readers the ability to share your flipbook instantly:

Social platforms: Facebook, X (former Twitter), Pinterest
Email: readers can send a direct link via email

This boosts your flipbook’s visibility and can drive additional traffic.

Pages overview

Turning on Pages overview generates a preview of all pages, allowing readers to quickly jump to any section. It’s especially helpful for lengthy or multi-chapter publications.

Note: if you’ve added a lead form starting on a specific page, readers cannot preview subsequent pages in the overview until they complete the form.

Allow fullscreen

Fullscreen mode offers a more immersive reading experience:

Default On: readers can click to expand the flipbook to the entire screen.
Toggle Off: if you prefer not to offer fullscreen, simply uncheck this box.

Note: In the Classic skin, fullscreen is typically centered over the flipbook. In Modern skin, fullscreen is accessible from the bottom right corner.

Download PDF

Enable Download PDF if you want readers to save a copy of your flipbook:

Premium feature: only premium users can activate PDF downloading for readers.
Private downloads: you, as the publisher, can still download the PDF from your dashboard, even if this option is disabled for readers.

Print PDF

Similar to Download, turning on Print PDF allows readers to print your flipbook content:

Premium feature: only available on premium plans.
Easy access: readers can print directly from the flipbook player.

Note: If your original images support it, the file can include up to 300 DPI resolution and CMYK color space for better printing.

Search inside your flipbook

Enabling Search allows readers to find content by keyword within your flipbook:

Keyword search: readers can type in a keyword to see which pages contain that term.
Direct navigation: once results populate, readers can jump directly to the relevant page.

Audio background

For a more immersive experience, you can upload an MP3 file (up to 20 MB) that plays in the background:

Loop & autoplay: if desired, you can have the audio loop indefinitely or start automatically once the reader interacts with the flipbook.
Limitations: audio will only begin after user interaction and is supported on both desktop and mobile (subject to device/browser permissions).

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