You can customize some settings like first paragraph indents and spacing between paragraphs, but keep in mind every customization you make is a chance for more junk code to sneak into your Kindle file. Don’t justify your text, don’t hit “Enter” twice after a paragraph to insert extra space, never ever hit “Enter” over and over again to get your next chapter on a new page and don’t use tabs to begin paragraphs. Use the default settings in Microsoft Word. However if your eBook does not contain these formatting issues, here are 6 Easy Steps to turn your Microsoft Word document into a Kindle book: Step 1: Type it clean Getting rid of the junk code requires a solid knowledge in XHTML programming and bundling in EPUB and MOBI formats. doc file is turned into a bundle of XHTML files. All those issues insert extra code that translates into “junk” code when the. If your Kindle book has bullet points, graphics, tables, block quotes or any other special formatting issues, this tutorial may not work for you. Some common formatting issues include wacky spacing, entire sections or chapters bolded and italicized, paragraphs split up, text flowing behind pictures and more.
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There are hundreds of conversion programs and Kindle “meatgrinders” that promise clean Kindle files, yet deliver a file full of gobbledygook. This guest post is written by publishing authority and two time best-selling author Kristen Eckstein.Īnyone who’s tried formatting their eBook themselves will tell you it’s no small feat.
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