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Old 01-31-2023, 04:38 PM   #1
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Adding Column for Ebook Format
Can a new column be created to show the ebook format? If so, what is the process for doing so? I realize that there is a default filter in the sidebar for format types, but I am looking for a way to better integrate this variable into the main screen of Calibre as a proper column.
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Old 01-31-2023, 06:31 PM   #2
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Old 01-31-2023, 09:45 PM   #3
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Thank you. I found what I was looking for in the Quick Create section.

However, I now notice that multiple formats are ascribed to single ebooks: EPUB, mobi, etc. Why would this be?
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because you can have multiple formats attached to one book record.
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Old 01-31-2023, 09:53 PM   #5
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Okay, that makes sense. But in my case, I have some book records with multiple formats and then some books are repeated across separate records -- each with their own formats. I don't recall how I imported or converted the books to begin with; but, I suppose, that that might be the result of user "error".

Is there then a way to consolidate separate book records of the same book but with different formats into a single book record of the same book with different formats?
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Okay, that makes sense. But in my case, I have some book records with multiple formats and then some books are repeated across separate records -- each with their own formats. I don't recall how I imported or converted the books to begin with; but, I suppose, that that might be the result of user "error".

Is there then a way to consolidate separate book records of the same book but with different formats into a single book record of the same book with different formats?
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