Yes. It will work in both reading and idle modes. If reading, it will resume from the marked point. If idle, it will mark the place and read that sentence. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> jnuttallphd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 08/19/05 12:38PM >>> I was wondering about setting bookmarks press keys 4+6. Does this work when the Book Port is in both the reading and idle modes? Jim Nuttall