Editing ebooks (epub) to correct or change formatting

WigglePig · 10-29-2014, 06:12 AM

Hi all,

I have a number of epub ebooks which exhibit formatting problems. The one I am currently trying to read has ALL of the text underlined, which is really irritating. I have others which I want to reformat a bit, mainly to adjust the way the book flows on a reader and to allow the device to override book settings on fonts, spacing, line breaks, etc.

Is there a suitable web-based tutorial which runs through the basics of ebook formatting and some of the more specific issues for particular devices?

Many thanks in advance!

Jason

Billi · 10-29-2014, 07:07 AM

Have you checked the ressources here at MR? Scroll down and you will find a whole subforum dedicated to ebook formatting.

HarryT · 10-29-2014, 07:13 AM

Moved to the "Workshop" forum.

HarryT · 10-29-2014, 07:15 AM

The easiest tool to use is, IMHO, Calibre's editor (just right click on the book in Calibre and select "Edit Book" from the pop-up menu). Sigil is another popular, and free, tool. Both have support forums here at MR.

WigglePig · 10-29-2014, 08:37 AM

Ok, thanks Harry, I wasn't sure which forum to use!

I shall have a read this evening but does the Calibre tool allow global search-and-replace operations?

Jason

HarryT · 10-29-2014, 08:45 AM

Yes, it does.

10-29-2014, 06:12 AM	#1
WigglePig %20ErrorParse$$#0fh%20 Posts: 97 Karma: 497572 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At home. Dur! Device: KindleKB (fixed battery!) and a new Kobo Glo!	Editing ebooks (epub) to correct or change formatting Hi all, I have a number of epub ebooks which exhibit formatting problems. The one I am currently trying to read has ALL of the text underlined, which is really irritating. I have others which I want to reformat a bit, mainly to adjust the way the book flows on a reader and to allow the device to override book settings on fonts, spacing, line breaks, etc. Is there a suitable web-based tutorial which runs through the basics of ebook formatting and some of the more specific issues for particular devices? Many thanks in advance! Jason

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10-29-2014, 07:07 AM	#2
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Have you checked the ressources here at MR? Scroll down and you will find a whole subforum dedicated to ebook formatting.

10-29-2014, 07:13 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moved to the "Workshop" forum.

10-29-2014, 07:15 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The easiest tool to use is, IMHO, Calibre's editor (just right click on the book in Calibre and select "Edit Book" from the pop-up menu). Sigil is another popular, and free, tool. Both have support forums here at MR.

10-29-2014, 08:37 AM	#5
WigglePig %20ErrorParse$$#0fh%20 Posts: 97 Karma: 497572 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At home. Dur! Device: KindleKB (fixed battery!) and a new Kobo Glo!	Ok, thanks Harry, I wasn't sure which forum to use! I shall have a read this evening but does the Calibre tool allow global search-and-replace operations? Jason

10-29-2014, 08:45 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, it does.