Can one dump the page numbers?

James_Wilde · 11-06-2010, 08:03 AM

I'm beginning to get irritated by the indications in the right margin of where one "page" ends and another begins. They intrude on the text of the book.

Anybody discovered a way to turn them off? They're not of any significance or value, since the page number you are actually on is shown at the bottom, together with the total number of pages.

greenapple · 11-06-2010, 11:57 PM

It cannot be turned off.

What can be done though, as a workaround, if it is a non-DRM file, is to run the ebook through Calibre and change the right margin.

James_Wilde · 11-07-2010, 10:55 AM

Great, thanks, Greenapple, I'll try that.

MacEachaidh · 11-08-2010, 09:30 AM

The page numbers on the right aren't a feature of the Story, James. They're generated by the Adobe Digital Editions software, which the Story (and many other readers) use to display ePubs on-screen.

There are many complaints about them on the Adobe forums, with many other people being strongly in favour of them. But they can't be disabled. About the only thing you can do is as Greenapple suggests -- widen the right-hand margin so the numbers don't overlap the text.

If it were me, I'd probably do it in Sigil, but that's my personal preference. I find Calibre a bit problematic, and also that it can sometimes lead to unexpected and unwanted outcomes in formatting when it takes it upon itself to adjust what it sees as mistakes.

James_Wilde · 11-10-2010, 03:10 AM

Thanks, Bran. I tried Greenapple's suggestion on one book and noted an improvement, but I'll try your idea of using Sigil instead. Thing is I've started using Calibre for the management of my e-books, and it just seemed like the "nearest" place to make the change.

MacEachaidh · 11-10-2010, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_Wilde

Thing is I've started using Calibre for the management of my e-books, and it just seemed like the "nearest" place to make the change.

Then it makes sense to stick with Calibre, so go for it!

Myself, I don't like Calibre much, and I don't like the way it controls your files, so I've found other methods.

greenapple · 11-10-2010, 04:09 AM

I use 15.0 pt for my right and left margins (under preferences > page setup) when I do the conversion with calibre. Seems to do the trick so far. No overlaps.

James_Wilde · 11-12-2010, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenapple

I use 15.0 pt for my right and left margins (under preferences > page setup) when I do the conversion with calibre. Seems to do the trick so far. No overlaps.

So much? I have an idea that the default was 5 and I upped it to 7. The end of line came dangerously near to the page numbers, so I'm considering making it 8 or 9, but 15 seems a lot. And why the left margins also? Is it because the program tries to centre the text area on the screen? (Note, I don't mean centre the text)

HarryT · 11-12-2010, 12:16 PM

I use a 5pt left margin, and a 13pt right margin, on all my ePub books, and that takes care of the page numbers nicely.

11-06-2010, 08:03 AM	#1
James_Wilde Guru Posts: 802 Karma: 4727110 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Iriver Story	Can one dump the page numbers? I'm beginning to get irritated by the indications in the right margin of where one "page" ends and another begins. They intrude on the text of the book. Anybody discovered a way to turn them off? They're not of any significance or value, since the page number you are actually on is shown at the bottom, together with the total number of pages.

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11-06-2010, 11:57 PM	#2
greenapple Evangelist Posts: 404 Karma: 664 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle DX, Kobo Aura HD	It cannot be turned off. What can be done though, as a workaround, if it is a non-DRM file, is to run the ebook through Calibre and change the right margin.

11-07-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
James_Wilde Guru Posts: 802 Karma: 4727110 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Iriver Story	Great, thanks, Greenapple, I'll try that.

11-08-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
MacEachaidh Browser Posts: 745 Karma: 578294 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura HD	The page numbers on the right aren't a feature of the Story, James. They're generated by the Adobe Digital Editions software, which the Story (and many other readers) use to display ePubs on-screen. There are many complaints about them on the Adobe forums, with many other people being strongly in favour of them. But they can't be disabled. About the only thing you can do is as Greenapple suggests -- widen the right-hand margin so the numbers don't overlap the text. If it were me, I'd probably do it in Sigil, but that's my personal preference. I find Calibre a bit problematic, and also that it can sometimes lead to unexpected and unwanted outcomes in formatting when it takes it upon itself to adjust what it sees as mistakes.

11-10-2010, 03:10 AM	#5
James_Wilde Guru Posts: 802 Karma: 4727110 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Iriver Story	Thanks, Bran. I tried Greenapple's suggestion on one book and noted an improvement, but I'll try your idea of using Sigil instead. Thing is I've started using Calibre for the management of my e-books, and it just seemed like the "nearest" place to make the change.

11-10-2010, 04:09 AM	#7
greenapple Evangelist Posts: 404 Karma: 664 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle DX, Kobo Aura HD	I use 15.0 pt for my right and left margins (under preferences > page setup) when I do the conversion with calibre. Seems to do the trick so far. No overlaps.

11-12-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I use a 5pt left margin, and a 13pt right margin, on all my ePub books, and that takes care of the page numbers nicely.