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how to skip forward and backward in audiobooks

how to skip forward and backward in audiobooks. Sometimes it gives you the option of skipping by seconds and sometimes there is only an arrow that jumps to the beginning or end of a chapter. How can I change to the skip by seconds options when I want?


Posted on Jan 16, 2020 12:06 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2020 1:00 PM

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Duane Stevens!


From my understanding, it sounds like some of your audiobooks show the arrow indication you can skip forward or backwards by seconds, and other times it will send you to the next chapter.


Listen to audiobooks in Books on iPhone - Apple Support has some information regarding skipping forward and back, and how to change the number of seconds you want to advance.  It’s important to note, that if you’re downloading audiobooks from an app outside of Apple Books, the options may differ.


If you’re using Apple Books specifically, you can remove the audiobook and download it again using the steps here: Read books and more with Apple Books - Apple Support  I’d also recommend testing this on another device to see if the same thing occurs.


If the same thing occurs, I’d recommend that you Contact Apple Support.


I hope that helps, and thanks for using Apple Support Communities.  Have a great day!

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Jan 19, 2020 1:00 PM in response to Duane Stevens

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Duane Stevens!


From my understanding, it sounds like some of your audiobooks show the arrow indication you can skip forward or backwards by seconds, and other times it will send you to the next chapter.


Listen to audiobooks in Books on iPhone - Apple Support has some information regarding skipping forward and back, and how to change the number of seconds you want to advance.  It’s important to note, that if you’re downloading audiobooks from an app outside of Apple Books, the options may differ.


If you’re using Apple Books specifically, you can remove the audiobook and download it again using the steps here: Read books and more with Apple Books - Apple Support  I’d also recommend testing this on another device to see if the same thing occurs.


If the same thing occurs, I’d recommend that you Contact Apple Support.


I hope that helps, and thanks for using Apple Support Communities.  Have a great day!

how to skip forward and backward in audiobooks

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