Resize width of page on zoom

Tom8080 · 03-21-2017, 05:16 PM

Hello,
I just bought the Aura n514 and I have a question.
The font is too small so I zoom in, problem solved, the font is bigger.
But now I need to scroll right and left every row!
Is there a way to make the font bigger and and have the page center???

Thanx

JSWolf · 03-21-2017, 05:54 PM

If you are talking PDF, don't bother on a 6" eInk screen. It's a very poor experience. Moe to a tablet.

oren64 · 03-21-2017, 05:55 PM

If I'm figuring right you mean on PDFs.
I use k2pdfopt to edit PDF file, set PDF size to device screen size, set margin, Increasing the magnification...

Tom8080 · 03-21-2017, 06:17 PM

I would give the k2pdfopt a chance, thank you.

You're right, it is too small for read an eBook
So what is the main purpose of this device???

JSWolf · 03-21-2017, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom8080

I would give the k2pdfopt a chance, thank you.

You're right, it is too small for read an eBook
So what is the main purpose of this device???

The main purpose is to read ePub which is a reflowable format. You can read all kinds of eBooks.

Tom8080 · 03-21-2017, 06:27 PM

So should i try to convert the pdf to the ePub?

JSWolf · 03-21-2017, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom8080

So should i try to convert the pdf to the ePub?

No! It's a horrible process that doesn't work well without way too much hassle.

If you bought the Kobo to read PDF, buy an iPad.

filmo · 03-21-2017, 06:59 PM

My old Sony T1 with6 inch eink screen would reflow PDF page that was ok for reading some PDF books. But some PDF documents such as electronic schematics need large enough color screen to view full page and read without zooming in with ability to to insert notes on PDF page.

Tom8080 · 03-21-2017, 07:12 PM

Just for checking, i converted some pdf file to ePub with this link:
http://ebook.online-convert.com/

And it did solved my original problem but as you mention, i feel that the size of the device is too small for reading a pdf (even if it was converted to ePub) eBook on it.

So what is you're recomended for reading pdf eBook?
Should Kobo aura one which is 7.8" would do better?
I dont want an ipad couse it doesn't have the Eink screen.

Ken Maltby · 03-21-2017, 08:09 PM

Check out KOReader and its forum.

It has a built-in OCR and reflow for PDF.

Luck;
Ken

rashkae · 03-21-2017, 09:12 PM

Maybe we should ask, what are you trying to read that is not available in e-reader friendly formats?

filmo · 03-22-2017, 11:09 AM

Onyx Boox forum https://www.mobileread.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=220 includes
13 inch e-readers. This should have large enough screen. I saw someone using large touch screen tablet in dark at out side concert before music started.

DNSB · 03-22-2017, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filmo

Onyx Boox forum https://www.mobileread.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=220 includes
13 inch e-readers. This should have large enough screen. I saw someone using large touch screen tablet in dark at out side concert before music started.

Hmmm... wonder if you could get that one into a pocket?

Dr. Drib · 03-23-2017, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

Hmmm... wonder if you could get that one into a pocket?

Jon, your help is needed again.

JSWolf · 03-23-2017, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Jon, your help is needed again.

You cannot get a 13.3" Reader into a pocket and still be able to go out and about. If you could, you'd be too big to move about.

03-21-2017, 05:16 PM	#1
Tom8080 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Device: Kobo aura	Resize width of page on zoom Hello, I just bought the Aura n514 and I have a question. The font is too small so I zoom in, problem solved, the font is bigger. But now I need to scroll right and left every row! Is there a way to make the font bigger and and have the page center??? Thanx

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If you are talking PDF, don't bother on a 6" eInk screen. It's a very poor experience. Moe to a tablet.

03-21-2017, 05:55 PM	#3
oren64 I need a chapter break Posts: 4,042 Karma: 56058267 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Israel Device: Kobo Glo	If I'm figuring right you mean on PDFs. I use k2pdfopt to edit PDF file, set PDF size to device screen size, set margin, Increasing the magnification...

03-21-2017, 06:17 PM	#4
Tom8080 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Device: Kobo aura	I would give the k2pdfopt a chance, thank you. You're right, it is too small for read an eBook So what is the main purpose of this device???

03-21-2017, 06:27 PM	#6
Tom8080 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Device: Kobo aura	So should i try to convert the pdf to the ePub?

03-21-2017, 06:59 PM	#8
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	My old Sony T1 with6 inch eink screen would reflow PDF page that was ok for reading some PDF books. But some PDF documents such as electronic schematics need large enough color screen to view full page and read without zooming in with ability to to insert notes on PDF page.

03-21-2017, 07:12 PM	#9
Tom8080 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Device: Kobo aura	Just for checking, i converted some pdf file to ePub with this link: http://ebook.online-convert.com/ And it did solved my original problem but as you mention, i feel that the size of the device is too small for reading a pdf (even if it was converted to ePub) eBook on it. So what is you're recomended for reading pdf eBook? Should Kobo aura one which is 7.8" would do better? I dont want an ipad couse it doesn't have the Eink screen.

03-21-2017, 08:09 PM	#10
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Check out KOReader and its forum. It has a built-in OCR and reflow for PDF. Luck; Ken

03-21-2017, 09:12 PM	#11
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,277 Karma: 5935030 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	Maybe we should ask, what are you trying to read that is not available in e-reader friendly formats?

03-22-2017, 11:09 AM	#12
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	Onyx Boox forum https://www.mobileread.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=220 includes 13 inch e-readers. This should have large enough screen. I saw someone using large touch screen tablet in dark at out side concert before music started.