Kindle Ebook Format Word
Use the default settings in microsoft word.
Kindle ebook format word. The preview of my ebook looked okay but when it showed up on amazon it looked horrible with mismatched indents and wordsscrunchedtogether. Using microsoft word styles to format a book for kindle before you start typing your ebook you should set up your word document using microsoft word styles. I published my first indie book years ago by uploading a microsoft word document to my kindle account.
This generates an ebook version of your word document. How to format a book for kindle using microsoft word. Top tips for ebook formatting in word learn to view your document correctly.
Click the lower half of generate help in the home ribbon tab. Select epub ebook or mobipocket kindle ebook. However if your ebook does not contain these formatting issues here are 6 easy steps to turn your microsoft word document into a kindle book.
Click the circled p sign to view all the formatting marks in word. Getting rid of the junk code requires a solid knowledge in xhtml programming and bundling in epub and mobi formats. The nook version was no better nor smashwords.
I needed a better way to format a book for kindle.