Changing Font Size Changes Paragraph Format

Tom SKP · 11-01-2011, 03:36 PM

I have a Sony PRS 350. I usually read Epub books downloaded from libraries.

When reading dialog, the proper paragraph format is to begin a new line with each change of person in the dialog. This displays correctly as long as the downloaded book is read (displayed) in the "S" (small) size.

But that is too small for my eyes, so I usually read with the size set to "M" or "L". But when I do this the paragraph dialog format is destroyed and mulitple dialog statements are listed in the same line. This make for difficult reading to track who is speaking and responding.

How can I avoid or correct this problem?

Thanks
Tom

shannont · 11-01-2011, 04:49 PM

I don't know how either and it drives me crazy but I can live with it ... I tend to have to read with a M too.

jackie_w · 11-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Are you certain they are EPUB not PDF?

It's probably fair to say that there are many badly created EPUBs around. I don't believe a well-formed EPUB would behave in this way. It's hard to say more without seeing one.

Have you tried opening the EPUB up and looking at the HTML code for some of this badly-behaving dialogue.

vxf · 11-02-2011, 02:13 AM

I have been changing font sizes on epubs I purchased from SONY's store regularly and this has never happened to me - although at times it would do weird things at the 'next page' line - like adding extra empty lines. But it has generally to do with poor epub formatting.

But I have never seen anything like what you describe.

I would assume it has something to do with poor formatting of the epub.

A PDF would indeed behave that way.

Tom SKP · 11-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie_w

Are you certain they are EPUB not PDF?

It's probably fair to say that there are many badly created EPUBs around. I don't believe a well-formed EPUB would behave in this way. It's hard to say more without seeing one.

Have you tried opening the EPUB up and looking at the HTML code for some of this badly-behaving dialogue.

Hi Jackie,
This one I have now is definitely an Epub, and downloaded from Phila Free Library via Overdrive. And this is not the first time I have had this problem from library epubs.
Yeah, I thought that epub was supposed to take care of this problem, but you may be right that it is poorly formatted. I have also seen numerous example of two words run together and missing the separator space. Certainly no proof reading!

So how does a bad epub come into being? Can I fix it up via Calibre? Probably not due to the DRM...
Any ideas as to how to repair a poor DRM protected epub?

Tom

jackie_w · 11-02-2011, 12:23 PM

I'm afraid there's not much you can do unless the DRM is removed.

Ashjuk · 11-02-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom SKP

...Any ideas as to how to repair a poor DRM protected epub?

Tom

Remove the DRM.

Google for Apprentice Alf.

11-01-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
Tom SKP Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: PRS-350 & Nook Simple Touch with Glow light	Changing Font Size Changes Paragraph Format I have a Sony PRS 350. I usually read Epub books downloaded from libraries. When reading dialog, the proper paragraph format is to begin a new line with each change of person in the dialog. This displays correctly as long as the downloaded book is read (displayed) in the "S" (small) size. But that is too small for my eyes, so I usually read with the size set to "M" or "L". But when I do this the paragraph dialog format is destroyed and mulitple dialog statements are listed in the same line. This make for difficult reading to track who is speaking and responding. How can I avoid or correct this problem? Thanks Tom

11-02-2011, 02:13 AM	#4
vxf Guru Posts: 876 Karma: 1397724 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; iPad3, iPad Mini; Kindle Touch, Paperwhite	I have been changing font sizes on epubs I purchased from SONY's store regularly and this has never happened to me - although at times it would do weird things at the 'next page' line - like adding extra empty lines. But it has generally to do with poor epub formatting. But I have never seen anything like what you describe. I would assume it has something to do with poor formatting of the epub. A PDF would indeed behave that way. __________________ I received in inheritance neither god, nor a given spot on earth from where I can draw the attention of a god: no one either legated me the well disguised fury of the skeptic, the Sioux guiles of the rationalist or the burning innocence of the atheist. So I dare not throw the stone neither at the one who believes in things which inspire me only doubt, nor at the one who cultivates his doubt as if it was not, just as well, surrounded with darkness. STIG DAGERMAN

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11-01-2011, 04:49 PM	#2
shannont Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 288 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, retired Sony PR300	I don't know how either and it drives me crazy but I can live with it ... I tend to have to read with a M too.

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jackie_w Wizard Posts: 2,095 Karma: 3332928 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-350/650/T1, PB360, KoboGlo, KoboAuraHD	Are you certain they are EPUB not PDF? It's probably fair to say that there are many badly created EPUBs around. I don't believe a well-formed EPUB would behave in this way. It's hard to say more without seeing one. Have you tried opening the EPUB up and looking at the HTML code for some of this badly-behaving dialogue.

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jackie_w Wizard Posts: 2,095 Karma: 3332928 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-350/650/T1, PB360, KoboGlo, KoboAuraHD	I'm afraid there's not much you can do unless the DRM is removed.


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