Minor HTML/CSS problem

AlexBell · 01-24-2014, 01:23 AM

I usually set text alignment for ebooks I design to justified, but sometimes want to have sections of text left justified - for letters and footnotes for example.

This works well on my Sony, Kindle Keyboard, and Nexus 7 tablet. But If I set text alignment justified in Marvin the section of text I want to be left aligned are justified. This may be an iPad fault, since the same thing happens when I test the ebook in iBooks.

It's not a major concern; I just thought I'd mention it. If you want to have a look at one of the books (and have the time) Armadale by Wilkie Collins is in the MR library. Book two, chapter one 'Lurking Mischief' is one letter after another.

kguil · 01-24-2014, 03:36 AM

It isn't iPad's fault - it's the way it's implemented in Marvin (and iBooks it seems). This is Marvin's behaviour:

Justify settings override - left and justified text.
Justify settings honour - right and centred text.

In other words, the justify setting you set in Marvin will override anything that's left or fully justified but honours right and centre. I can't make Marvin ignore CSS left justified text, otherwise most books won't ever justify as expected because publishers usually 'hard' code a left justify everywhere in the text.

Small consolation: switch to publisher's settings.

AlexBell · 01-25-2014, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kguil

It isn't iPad's fault - it's the way it's implemented in Marvin (and iBooks it seems). This is Marvin's behaviour:

Justify settings override - left and justified text.
Justify settings honour - right and centred text.

In other words, the justify setting you set in Marvin will override anything that's left or fully justified but honours right and centre. I can't make Marvin ignore CSS left justified text, otherwise most books won't ever justify as expected because publishers usually 'hard' code a left justify everywhere in the text.

Small consolation: switch to publisher's settings.

Thanks. I'm rather embarrassed that I found this option about an hour after posting.

kguil · 01-25-2014, 10:46 PM

No problem. You're welcome.

01-24-2014, 01:23 AM	#1
AlexBell Wizard Posts: 3,413 Karma: 13369310 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Device: Sony PRS T3, Kobo Glo, Kindle Touch, iPad, Samsung SB 2 tablet	Minor HTML/CSS problem I usually set text alignment for ebooks I design to justified, but sometimes want to have sections of text left justified - for letters and footnotes for example. This works well on my Sony, Kindle Keyboard, and Nexus 7 tablet. But If I set text alignment justified in Marvin the section of text I want to be left aligned are justified. This may be an iPad fault, since the same thing happens when I test the ebook in iBooks. It's not a major concern; I just thought I'd mention it. If you want to have a look at one of the books (and have the time) Armadale by Wilkie Collins is in the MR library. Book two, chapter one 'Lurking Mischief' is one letter after another.

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01-24-2014, 03:36 AM	#2
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	It isn't iPad's fault - it's the way it's implemented in Marvin (and iBooks it seems). This is Marvin's behaviour: Justify settings override - left and justified text. Justify settings honour - right and centred text. In other words, the justify setting you set in Marvin will override anything that's left or fully justified but honours right and centre. I can't make Marvin ignore CSS left justified text, otherwise most books won't ever justify as expected because publishers usually 'hard' code a left justify everywhere in the text. Small consolation: switch to publisher's settings.

01-25-2014, 10:46 PM	#4
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	No problem. You're welcome.

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