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Xiphos is a Bible study tool, offering a rich and featureful environment for reading, study, and research using modules from The SWORD Project and elsewhere.

Credits and Acknowledgment — Credits and contact information.
Introduction — A brief introduction to the Xiphos application.
Online Help — Get help.
Shortcuts keys — Use keyboard shortcuts to help you work more quickly.

First steps

Starting Xiphos — Running Xiphos.
Xiphos Main Window — An explanation of the areas shown in the Xiphos window.

Module Manager

Introduction To The Module Manager — How to manage modules.
Sword Modules Configuration — Configure the modules sources.
Sword Modules Installation — Installing and Updating Modules.
Sword Modules Maintenance — Removal, Archival and Indexing tasks.
Third-Party Modules — Installing Non-Standard Modules.

Search Functions

Advanced Searches — For complicated searches in the Advanced Search window.
Original Language Research — Study the original Greek and Hebrew Texts.
Search Syntax — Search Syntax using Regular Expression.
Simple Searches — To conduct a quick search.

Add Comments and Notes

Journals and Prayer Lists — Creating a journal or prayer list.
Personal Commentary Editor — Build up a personal commentary.
The Studypad — Collect and export Bible study material from Xiphos into other programmes.

Preferences

BibleSync Settings — Controls for BibleSync.
Fonts And Colors — Setting Font Colors.
General Settings — Locale, General Preferences and StudyPad directory.
Module Settings — Modules preferences.