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jswinden · 07-22-2010, 11:03 AM

I agree with susan_cassidy. Her way is the best way.

Another way that might work is to save the DOC file as a PDF, but then you lose text reflow and some functionality. If you go this route then make the document size 5.5 x 8 inches for a KDX or 3.6 x 4.8 inches for a K2 and keep the margins very small. That way it will be just the right size for a Kindle screen.

Another possibilty, but a labor intensive one, is to convert the tables into monospaced text that aligns each line as though it were in a table. Unfortunately if you increase the font size too big the text will wrap and lose it's table-like appearance.

When the first eraders came out with their small 6 inch screen, I guess table support seemed more problematic than beneficial. But it would be nice to have it now that we have larger screens.

07-22-2010, 11:03 AM	#3
jswinden Nameless Being	I agree with susan_cassidy. Her way is the best way. Another way that might work is to save the DOC file as a PDF, but then you lose text reflow and some functionality. If you go this route then make the document size 5.5 x 8 inches for a KDX or 3.6 x 4.8 inches for a K2 and keep the margins very small. That way it will be just the right size for a Kindle screen. Another possibilty, but a labor intensive one, is to convert the tables into monospaced text that aligns each line as though it were in a table. Unfortunately if you increase the font size too big the text will wrap and lose it's table-like appearance. When the first eraders came out with their small 6 inch screen, I guess table support seemed more problematic than beneficial. But it would be nice to have it now that we have larger screens.