What is the best way to format an eBook?

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What is the best way to format an eBook?

How to Format Your Word or Pages Doc for Your eBook?

  1. Plain black text (font size of 12 is ideal)
  2. A basic font like Times New Roman or Arial.
  3. Line spacing of 1-1.5.
  4. No complex graphics (or no graphics at all)
  5. Only basic formatting options like bold and italic.
  6. Standard margins.
  7. Page breaks after each page.

What is the best font and size for an eBook?

It seems the simpler the better.” Richard Ochoa wrote: “Just use twelve point font. The reader can adjust the font size to whatever he/she prefers on the device.”

What is the best page size for an eBook?

Page Size: Usually 6-by-9 inches or 7-by-10 inches (but there is no fixed size. You can even use A4 or smaller; Ebooks larger than A4 would be a rarity, I believe). Top and Bottom Margin: Usually 1 inch (the idea is to keep both of them equal.

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How do I format my novel?

How To Format Your Book: Tips for Nailing Your Book Format

  1. Use black, 12-point, Times New Roman as the font.
  2. Use the U.S. standard page size of 8.5×11 inches and set your margins to 1 inch on all sides.
  3. Set alignment to left justified.
  4. Use a single space after periods.
  5. Use double-spaced line spacing.

What is ebook format?

eBook formatting is a standard design process that turns your eBook’s text and images into an attractive layout for readers to enjoy. It’s similar to printed book interior design and formatting, but focuses solely on your book in the digital space.

Which Kindle font is easiest to read?

Whatever font is easiest to read is best. Personally, I like sans-serif fonts such as Frutiger, Helvetica or Univers. However, serif fonts like Times New Roman, Palatino, Goudy, Century, Bookman and Garamond are easy to read.

Which size font is easiest for most readers to read?

So here are your marching orders: For easiest online reading, use Arial 12-point size and larger. If you’re going smaller than 12 points, Verdana at 10 points is your best choice. If you’re after a formal look, use the font “Georgia.” And for older readers, use at least a 14-point font.

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Do ebooks need headers?

There’s no need to include any headers, footers or page numbers in a manuscript formatted for an ebook. The software used to translate your formatted manuscript into a format readable on an ebook won’t treat the headers and footers as would your Microsoft Word program.

What is the average size of an eBook?

The average Kindle book size is about 300 pages, or 75,000 words of text, and the average Kindle e-book file size is 2.6 MB.