Koko EPUB Font and Format fixing method

JBlyth · 06-09-2010, 09:17 PM

Like many, I have been frustrated by the current Font Size issue with EPUB books, and I find the "Standard" Kobo book format is not to my liking either, as there is too much wasted space in the margins. So this is what I do to get the ebook to format to match my desires....

Remove the DRM if required
Import the file into Calibre
Ensure that the Calibre convert settings include "Justify" (about half way down the page on the right)
Convert the ebook (this ensures that a .css file is actually in the structure as Adobe Digital editions doesn't seem to have a .css file)
Remove the Style.css file one way or another (I found the single KoboEpubFixer program didn't actually remove the CSS file when that option was ticked, but the Bulk one does - just make sure you don't re-process previous files)
RE-CONVERT the ebook once more (this is important as it creates a NEW .css file without font size, but maintains the justification for you)

It might seem like a long way around the problem, but I like the final format generated, as I think it is much easier to read than the standard Kobo format.

Cheers
John in Sunny Carnarvon - Westen Australia

thekidintheclock · 06-09-2010, 10:30 PM

i'll have to add the justification option to the fixer tool. seems like there's a lot of talk about that - and using the liberation fonts to get foreign languages working.

artificial · 06-09-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekidintheclock

i'll have to add the justification option to the fixer tool. seems like there's a lot of talk about that

JBlyth · 06-09-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekidintheclock

i'll have to add the justification option to the fixer tool. seems like there's a lot of talk about that - and using the liberation fonts to get foreign languages working.

Have you had other reports that the single KoboEpubFixer doesn't remove the style CSS files, but the bulk one does? It would be nice if the single one could be "fixed". I'm using Win 7 64 bit....

Cheers
John

bob5146 · 06-19-2010, 05:02 AM

Hi John. Iam new to all thia high Tech stuff, Can you help me out on this KOBO I have just bought?You can getmy problems by going to the forums Under DOWNLOAD, regards Bob-Anne Perth

06-09-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
JBlyth Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 126 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carnarvon - Western Australia Device: Kobo, Kobo Touch, Ipaq 214, HTC WildFire Android	Koko EPUB Font and Format fixing method Like many, I have been frustrated by the current Font Size issue with EPUB books, and I find the "Standard" Kobo book format is not to my liking either, as there is too much wasted space in the margins. So this is what I do to get the ebook to format to match my desires.... Remove the DRM if required Import the file into Calibre Ensure that the Calibre convert settings include "Justify" (about half way down the page on the right) Convert the ebook (this ensures that a .css file is actually in the structure as Adobe Digital editions doesn't seem to have a .css file) Remove the Style.css file one way or another (I found the single KoboEpubFixer program didn't actually remove the CSS file when that option was ticked, but the Bulk one does - just make sure you don't re-process previous files) RE-CONVERT the ebook once more (this is important as it creates a NEW .css file without font size, but maintains the justification for you) It might seem like a long way around the problem, but I like the final format generated, as I think it is much easier to read than the standard Kobo format. Cheers John in Sunny Carnarvon - Westen Australia

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06-09-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
thekidintheclock Member Posts: 22 Karma: 8040 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo	i'll have to add the justification option to the fixer tool. seems like there's a lot of talk about that - and using the liberation fonts to get foreign languages working.

06-19-2010, 05:02 AM	#5
bob5146 Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 40 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: kobo	Hi John. Iam new to all thia high Tech stuff, Can you help me out on this KOBO I have just bought?You can getmy problems by going to the forums Under DOWNLOAD, regards Bob-Anne Perth

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