How can I fix it when every line is a paragraph?

Nyssa · 12-22-2014, 11:07 PM

I have a book that for some reason has every line, regardless of punctuation, listed as a paragraph. (Please see image)

Is there a way, using the editor, that I can remove all of the paragraph html tags at once ?

I'm practically reading the book as I'm trying to correct it (not an enjoyable experience) and it seems all of the books in this particular group were formated the same way.

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BetterRed · 12-22-2014, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyssa

I have a book that for some reason has every line, regardless of punctuation, listed as a paragraph. (Please see image)

Is there a way, using the editor, that I can remove all of the paragraph html tags at once ?

I'm practically reading the book as I'm trying to correct it (not an enjoyable experience) and it seems all of the books in this particular group were formated the same way.

Attachment 132813

That's a poorly converted PDF, if you have the PDF tweak the conversion Line Wrap up a little bit, if its worse tweak it down a bit. You may need to use an alternate converter - there's a sticky thread at the top of the Conversion subforum all about converting PDF's

Psst - its better to start your own thread rather than tack onto someone else's - then if they are different problems the different answers don't get confused

BR

Nyssa · 12-22-2014, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

That's a poorly converted PDF, if you have the PDF tweak the conversion Line Wrap up a little bit, if its worse tweak it down a bit. You may need to use an alternate converter - there's a sticky thread at the top of the Conversion subforum all about converting PDF's

Psst - its better to start your own thread rather than tack onto someone else's - then if they are different problems the different answers don't get confused

BR

I don't have the PDFs
Sorry, hopefully a mod can correct my error.

BetterRed · 12-23-2014, 12:08 AM

Nyssa, I am a mod, but still using training wheels, I cant see a split thread option like I get on other sites - not to worry - I'll let you let off with a warning.

Someone can probably give you you a couple of regex's to fix the broken lines

I'm more comfortable fixing things like that without the html markup - so I'd convert to formatted text and use an editor like Notepad++ (or the one I just found called Bowpad - Scintilla wrapped in a pretty ribbon) and then convert that back to EPUB.

BR

Nyssa · 12-23-2014, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Nyssa, I am a mod, but still using training wheels, I cant see a split thread option like I get on other sites - not to worry - I'll let you let off with a warning.

Sorry, I'm used to the guys (and girls) in green.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Someone can probably give you you a couple of regex's to fix the broken lines

I'm more comfortable fixing things like that without the html markup - so I'd convert to formatted text and use an editor like Notepad++ (or the one I just found called Bowpad - Scintilla wrapped in a pretty ribbon) and then convert that back to EPUB.

BR

Umm...

BetterRed · 12-23-2014, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Sorry, I'm used to the guys (and girls) in green.

Only the generals get Green Jackets, us NCOs have to skive around in mufti.

Umm...

does Umm... need an answer ?

BR

Nyssa · 12-23-2014, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

does Umm... need an answer ?

BR

First of all - " mufti " is a new term for me. I know them as "civies".

Second of all, the "Umm.." Was I have no idea what the means (regex), but maybe I can figure it out; especially since I wouldn't know what to ask from here anyway.

I was able to find "cleaner" versions of two of the books (maybe 3, I haven't checked the last one yet), but one of them has the same issue as my previous version. And I honestly don't feel like cleaning that mess up manually... Its too much.

dmonasse · 12-23-2014, 08:16 AM

First of all: remove the

Code:

</p>

<p class="calibre2">

which are followed by a minuscule. Use regex:

Code:

</p>\n+<p class="calibre2">(?=[a-z])

and for the replacement: nothing or a single space. It will look nicer. Hope this helps.

Tex2002ans · 12-23-2014, 09:06 AM

First, you want to get rid of the useless spaces before the closing ""

Regex #1:

Search: \s+
Replace: 

Explanation: What this will do is look for "one or more spaces" + "", and replace it with just "".

Example:

Code:

<p>This is a sample line </p>

Code:

<p>This is a sample line</p>

Regex #2:

Search: -\s+
Replace:

Explanation: What this will do is remove hyphens at the very end of the "paragraph", and combine it with the next line.

Side Note: I use the above regex on a one-by-one, case-by-case basis, because many "soft hyphens" in the PDF aren't actually a part of the word.

Example:

Code:

<p>Blah blah blah govern-</p>
<p>ment.</p>

Code:

<p>Blah blah blah government.</p>

Regex #2 (Variant):

Search: -\s+
Replace: -

Note: I don't use this one, although if there are TONS of hyphens at the end of each line, it might be best to do it this way, and take care of the hyphen situation on your own at a later step. I personally prefer to use the Spell Check Tool, and search for a single hyphen by itself: '-'. This will give you a list of every single word with a hyphen in it. Then I can check for + fix mistakes there much more quickly.

Example:

Code:

<p>Blah blah blah govern-</p>
<p>ment.</p>

Code:

<p>Blah blah blah govern-ment.</p>

Regex #3:

Search: ([^>”\?\!\.])\s+
Replace: \1

Explanation: What this Regex will do, is search for a paragraph that DOES NOT end in a "greater than sign", "right double quote", "question mark", "exclamation point", or "period". It will then combine it with the next paragraph.

Note: There is a space after the "\1".

Example:

Code:

<p>Susie said</p>
<p>that she was going to jump over a tree.</p>
<p>She also said,</p>
<p>that this was just a sample.</p>

Code:

<p>Susie said that she was going to jump over a tree.</p>
<p>She also said, that this was just a sample.</p>

Nyssa · 12-23-2014, 10:53 AM

Based on what I've seen as I've tried to clean up, I would need Regex #3, however, when I add those search and replace terms I get:

Code:

 
Searching done: Replaced 0 occurrences of ([^>”\?\!\.])</p>\s+<p>

I made sure the mode was set to "Regex".

Regex 1 ran without a problem, and I didn't change anything in the code (I just copied/pasted).

eschwartz · 12-23-2014, 11:04 AM

Each regex should be run, in order.

Nyssa · 12-23-2014, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Each regex should be run, in order.

Oh! Sorry, I thought I could choose between options. I didn't realize they were steps... Hyphens aren't a problem, so I figured I didn't need Regex #2 or its variant.

Thank you.

eschwartz · 12-23-2014, 11:16 AM

#1 cleans up the ebook for #2 to run, same with #2 and #3.

If hyphens aren't a problem, you can probably skip it. The worst it can do is nothing.

eschwartz · 12-23-2014, 11:20 AM

Ooh, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles! I have all the pbooks, pity they were never released digitally.

Nyssa · 12-23-2014, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Ooh, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles! I have all the pbooks, pity they were never released digitally.

Yep. These were gifted to me awhile ago and I'm just now ready to read them.

12-23-2014, 08:16 AM	#8
dmonasse Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paris Device: ipad 2, Ubuntu	First of all: remove the Code: </p> <p class="calibre2"> which are followed by a minuscule. Use regex: Code: </p>\n+<p class="calibre2">(?=[a-z]) and for the replacement: nothing or a single space. It will look nicer. Hope this helps. Last edited by dmonasse; 12-23-2014 at 08:20 AM.

12-23-2014, 09:06 AM	#9
Tex2002ans Wizard Posts: 2,306 Karma: 13057279 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kobo Forma, Nook	First, you want to get rid of the useless spaces before the closing "</p>" Regex #1: Search: \s+</p> Replace: </p> Explanation: What this will do is look for "one or more spaces" + "</p>", and replace it with just "</p>". Example: Code: <p>This is a sample line </p> Code: <p>This is a sample line</p> Regex #2: Search: -</p>\s+<p> Replace: Explanation: What this will do is remove hyphens at the very end of the "paragraph", and combine it with the next line. Side Note: I use the above regex on a one-by-one, case-by-case basis, because many "soft hyphens" in the PDF aren't actually a part of the word. Example: Code: <p>Blah blah blah govern-</p> <p>ment.</p> Code: <p>Blah blah blah government.</p> Regex #2 (Variant): Search: -</p>\s+<p> Replace: - Note: I don't use this one, although if there are TONS of hyphens at the end of each line, it might be best to do it this way, and take care of the hyphen situation on your own at a later step. I personally prefer to use the Spell Check Tool, and search for a single hyphen by itself: '-'. This will give you a list of every single word with a hyphen in it. Then I can check for + fix mistakes there much more quickly. Example: Code: <p>Blah blah blah govern-</p> <p>ment.</p> Code: <p>Blah blah blah govern-ment.</p> Regex #3: Search: ([^>”\?\!\.])</p>\s+<p> Replace: \1 Explanation: What this Regex will do, is search for a paragraph that DOES NOT end in a "greater than sign", "right double quote", "question mark", "exclamation point", or "period". It will then combine it with the next paragraph. Note: There is a space after the "\1". Example: Code: <p>Susie said</p> <p>that she was going to jump over a tree.</p> <p>She also said,</p> <p>that this was just a sample.</p> Code: <p>Susie said that she was going to jump over a tree.</p> <p>She also said, that this was just a sample.</p> Last edited by Tex2002ans; 12-23-2014 at 09:23 AM.

12-23-2014, 10:53 AM	#10
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	Based on what I've seen as I've tried to clean up, I would need Regex #3, however, when I add those search and replace terms I get: Code: Searching done: Replaced 0 occurrences of ([^>”\?\!\.])</p>\s+<p> I made sure the mode was set to "Regex". Regex 1 ran without a problem, and I didn't change anything in the code (I just copied/pasted).

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12-22-2014, 11:07 PM	#1
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	How can I fix it when every line is a paragraph? I have a book that for some reason has every line, regardless of punctuation, listed as a paragraph. (Please see image) Is there a way, using the editor, that I can remove all of the paragraph html tags at once ? I'm practically reading the book as I'm trying to correct it (not an enjoyable experience) and it seems all of the books in this particular group were formated the same way.

12-23-2014, 12:08 AM	#4
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,725 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Nyssa, I am a mod, but still using training wheels, I cant see a split thread option like I get on other sites - not to worry - I'll let you let off with a warning. Someone can probably give you you a couple of regex's to fix the broken lines I'm more comfortable fixing things like that without the html markup - so I'd convert to formatted text and use an editor like Notepad++ (or the one I just found called Bowpad - Scintilla wrapped in a pretty ribbon) and then convert that back to EPUB. BR

12-23-2014, 11:04 AM	#11
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Each regex should be run, in order.

12-23-2014, 11:16 AM	#13
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	#1 cleans up the ebook for #2 to run, same with #2 and #3. If hyphens aren't a problem, you can probably skip it. The worst it can do is nothing.

12-23-2014, 11:20 AM	#14
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Ooh, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles! I have all the pbooks, pity they were never released digitally.

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