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ArticleQ User Guide
Save articles and web pages to read later. Build your personal reading list with RSS feeds, AI summaries, text-to-speech, and highlights synced across devices.
Table of Contents
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Getting Started
How do I add articles to my reading queue?
There are several ways to add articles: Safari Share Extension (while browsing in Safari, tap the Share button and select "Add to ArticleQ"), Add Article Sheet (tap the "+" button in the Queue tab and paste a URL), or RSS Feeds (subscribe to feeds and articles are automatically added).
How do I set up the Safari Share Extension?
Open Safari and navigate to any article. Tap the Share button. Scroll down and tap "Edit Actions". Find "ArticleQ" and toggle it on. Optionally, tap and drag to reorder it higher in the list.
What's the difference between Queue and Feeds?
Queue: Your personal reading list of saved articles from any source. Articles are parsed for clean, distraction-free reading. Feeds: RSS/Atom feed subscriptions that automatically fetch new content from your favorite websites.
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Managing Articles
How do I organize my reading queue?
Archive: Swipe left on an article to archive it (removes from inbox but keeps it saved). Favorite: Swipe right to mark articles as favorites for quick access. Tags: Add custom tags to categorize articles by topic. Filters: Use the filter menu to view Inbox, Archived, Favorites, or Unread articles.
How do I mark articles as read or unread?
Swipe right on an article and tap "Mark Read" or "Mark Unread". In the article view, tap the "Mark Read/Unread" button in the action bar. Articles are automatically marked as read when you open them.
Can I delete articles permanently?
Swipe left on an article and tap "Delete". In the article view, tap the Delete button (trash icon). Warning: Deleted articles cannot be recovered.
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Reading Experience
How do I customize the reader appearance?
Go to Settings → Reader to adjust: font family (System, New York, Georgia, Palatino, and more), font size (12-24 points), line spacing, margins, text justification, and reader theme (Light, Sepia, Dark, or Auto).
What is Text-to-Speech and how do I use it?
ArticleQ can read articles aloud using high-quality voices: Open an article and tap the "Play" button in the action bar. Control playback with play/pause, skip forward/backward. Adjust voice and speed in Settings → Text-to-Speech. Premium voices require downloading in iOS Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content.
How do I create highlights?
While reading, select text by long-pressing and dragging. Tap "Highlight" in the popup menu. View all highlights by tapping "Highlights" in the action bar. Export highlights in Markdown or plain text format.
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RSS Feeds
How do I subscribe to an RSS feed?
Go to the Feeds tab and tap "Add Feed". Enter the website URL or RSS feed URL. The app will auto-discover the feed if you enter a website URL. Tap "Subscribe" to add the feed.
How do I organize feeds into lists?
Create a new list by tapping "New List" in the Feeds sidebar. Add feeds to lists by selecting a feed and choosing "Add to List". Lists can have custom names, icons, and colors.
How often are feeds refreshed?
Automatic refresh interval can be set in Settings → Feeds (1, 2, 4, 12, or 24 hours). Enable "Refresh on App Launch" for immediate updates when opening the app. Pull down on the feed list to manually refresh all feeds.
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AI Features
What is AI Summary?
ArticleQ can generate concise summaries of articles using on-device AI: Open an article and tap "Summary" in the action bar. Tap "Generate Summary" to create a summary. Summaries are saved and available offline. Requires a device with Apple Neural Engine.
How does Semantic Search work?
Semantic search finds articles based on meaning, not just keywords: Go to the Search tab and select "Semantic Search". Enter a natural language query (e.g., "articles about climate change"). The app finds conceptually related articles even if they don't contain your exact words. Requires generating embeddings for your articles (done automatically).
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iCloud Sync
How do I enable iCloud sync?
Go to Settings → iCloud & Data. Ensure you're signed into iCloud on your device. iCloud sync is enabled by default. Your articles, feeds, highlights, and tags sync across all your devices.
What data is synced across devices?
Articles and their content, RSS feed subscriptions, highlights and annotations, tags and organization, reading progress and scroll position, and app settings and preferences.
What happens if I'm offline?
ArticleQ works fully offline: Read any previously saved articles. Create highlights and notes. Browse your feed items. Changes sync automatically when you reconnect.
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Data Management
How do I export my data?
Go to Settings → Storage & Data → Export. Choose export format (JSON). Select what to include (articles, feeds, highlights, tags). Save to Files or share via AirDrop, Mail, etc.
How do I manage storage?
Go to Settings → Storage & Data. View storage usage breakdown. Clear cached images and thumbnails. Delete old archived articles. Remove unused feed items.
How do I delete all my data?
Go to Settings → Storage & Data → Delete All Data. This removes all articles, feeds, highlights, and settings. Warning: This action cannot be undone.
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Troubleshooting
Why won't an article parse correctly?
Some articles may not parse well due to: paywall protection (the app will show a notice if detected), JavaScript-heavy websites, or non-standard HTML structure. Try opening the article in Safari using the "Safari" button.
Why aren't my feeds updating?
Check these common issues: Verify you have an internet connection. Check if the feed URL is still valid. Some feeds update infrequently by design. Try removing and re-adding the feed.