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This wikiHow article will teach you the steps to opening a physical paper book.

  1. The bottom of the book should be parallel to your torso.
  2. Book covers are usually a different texture than the book pages. If you cannot find the book cover, use the very top layer of the book. Place your thumb under the cover, then apply pressure on the cover's top with your index finger.
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  3. Everything under the cover should remain on the table top. The cover will not detach from the spine of the book, but instead lay at an angle next to the rest of the book. The book will now be open with the cover being face down towards the table to the left of the rest of the book.
    • Some non-English books may open to the right instead.
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    Does this apply to newspapers?
    HumanBeing
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    You can open a newspaper following these steps; just remember newspapers have a front page, not a front cover. If you're unsure which is the front page of the newspaper you are trying to open, look for the biggest headline - this will be something attention-grabbing printed in the biggest letters used in the newspaper. The newspaper's name will also be on the front page.
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    Does this work for movie cases?
    Ty Stillwell
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    No, just pry the case open by pulling the front and back away from each other.
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    Does this work for audio books?
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    No, this does not work for audio books, as audio books are not physical objects.
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  • You could lay the book on your lap, or on a tabletop in front of you. This will make the process easier.
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Gerald Posner
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This article was reviewed by Gerald Posner. Gerald Posner is an Author & Journalist based in Miami, Florida. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in investigative journalism, nonfiction books, and editorials. He holds a law degree from UC College of the Law, San Francisco, and a BA in Political Science from the University of California-Berkeley. He’s the author of thirteen books, including several New York Times bestsellers, the winner of the Florida Book Award for General Nonfiction, and has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History. He was also shortlisted for the Best Business Book of 2020 by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing. This article has been viewed 35,797 times.
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