proper way to style Mobi

BeccaPrice · 10-21-2011, 08:45 PM

In a formal document, should it be referred to as mobi, .mobi, or Mobi? (I know ePub has that internal cap)

Thanks

DiapDealer · 10-22-2011, 06:45 AM

I would refer to it as the Mobipocket format in a formal document.

HarryT · 10-22-2011, 11:31 AM

Yes, I agree.

BeccaPrice · 10-22-2011, 11:36 AM

The document is a procedure manual on how to convert files to mobi for use on the kindle. Should I still use Mobipocket? or would defining my term up front as Mobipocket format (Mobi) work as well? and if I do the later, should Mobi be capitalized? in the mobi logos that I found online, mobi is not capped.

and if I go with the uncapped version, like in the logo, should I include the period before it? (.mobi) like on the logo? and if I do that, should I include the period before ePub?

HarryT · 10-22-2011, 12:12 PM

I would personally always refer to the name of the format as "Mobipocket format". You could, however refer to the created files as ".mobi" files, since this is (normally) their extension.

Zim · 10-22-2011, 08:42 PM

it is a pity that the term "mobi" is overloaded with meanings. Just try google. That's why I would prefer "Mobipocket format" too. You could use it once in your introduction and then for further use and reading easement refer to it by using ".mobi".

10-21-2011, 08:45 PM	#1
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	proper way to style Mobi In a formal document, should it be referred to as mobi, .mobi, or Mobi? (I know ePub has that internal cap) Thanks

10-22-2011, 11:36 AM	#4
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	The document is a procedure manual on how to convert files to mobi for use on the kindle. Should I still use Mobipocket? or would defining my term up front as Mobipocket format (Mobi) work as well? and if I do the later, should Mobi be capitalized? in the mobi logos that I found online, mobi is not capped. and if I go with the uncapped version, like in the logo, should I include the period before it? (.mobi) like on the logo? and if I do that, should I include the period before ePub? Last edited by BeccaPrice; 10-22-2011 at 11:43 AM.

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10-22-2011, 06:45 AM	#2
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I would refer to it as the Mobipocket format in a formal document.

10-22-2011, 11:31 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, I agree.

10-22-2011, 12:12 PM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I would personally always refer to the name of the format as "Mobipocket format". You could, however refer to the created files as ".mobi" files, since this is (normally) their extension.

10-22-2011, 08:42 PM	#6
Zim Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Amazon Kindle	it is a pity that the term "mobi" is overloaded with meanings. Just try google. That's why I would prefer "Mobipocket format" too. You could use it once in your introduction and then for further use and reading easement refer to it by using ".mobi".