How To Exit A Book & Get Back To Your Home Screen

Few devices are as good for reading as Kindles. Unfortunately, knowing how to exit a book on a Kindle isn't immediately apparent. Here's how to do it.

Amazon Kindle devices are excellent for reading a good book, but when it comes time to exit that book and go back to the home screen, it can be a little tricky if you don't know where to look. While e-readers may not be the hot new gadget on the market these days, their importance is just as prevalent as ever before. iPads and Android tablets are great machines for watching movies, playing games, and checking social media. However, if someone wants a device for comfortable reading and nothing more, e-readers still can't be beaten.

This is fully evident with Amazon's Kindle lineup. While Amazon has since expanded into tablets, smart speakers, and smart displays, the Kindle family remains a core part of its product offerings. There's the baseline Kindle, mid-range Kindle Paperwhite, and the flagship Kindle Oasis. No matter which features someone's after or how much money they want to spend, Amazon's got a Kindle that should fit the bill perfectly.

For the most part, Kindles are easy to use. They have touchscreen displays, simple interfaces, and aren't bogged down with too many unnecessary features. Despite that, something as simple as exiting a book isn't very clear for first-time users. There's no physical home button anywhere on a Kindle, nor are there virtual exit/home buttons while reading a book. If you're having trouble exiting a book on your Kindle, here's what you need to do: With a book open on the Kindle, tap anywhere near the top of the display. This reveals the Kindle's 'reading toolbar,' offering shortcuts for changing the font, viewing the table of contents, and more. Towards the top-left of this toolbar is a '←' icon. Tap that, and you'll exit the book and return to the home screen within the blink of an eye.

Other Ways To Get Back To Kindle Home Screen

Getting back to the home screen from other parts of the interface works a bit differently. If someone's viewing the Kindle Store on their e-reader, they can get back to the home screen at any time by tapping the 'X' icon near the top-right of the display. The same is true while in the Settings app. If you open Settings to adjust something and are ready to go back home, just tap the same 'X' icon to do so. Outside of reading books, that 'X' icon will always be there as a way to return home. Whether you use your Kindle to open Goodreads, Amazon Kids, or the web browser, 'X' marks the spot for going back home.

And that's all there is to it! In most instances, getting to the home screen on a Kindle can be done with that 'X' button. If you're reading a book, simply tap the top of the screen and then tap the arrow icon that appears in the left corner. Keep these tips in mind, and you'll be using your Amazon Kindle like a pro in no time at all.

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