This isn't the first time I've heard this! Would you be more interested in a paid-for course on a private platform, where you watch through multiple videos, or a live troubleshooting session?
You cannot have runningheaders in an ebook. As far as footnotes go, they can become a pop-up at the reference number or they can exist just below paragraph containing the reference number, but there is no way to get them to "stick" at the bottom of the page, since everything in the ebook is changeable (font size, style, etc).
There isn't a way to color the "background" of a page since ebook readers have the ability to change the colors within the reader (example, if someone wanted to have a black background with white text for reading in the dark). Plus, there aren't set page numbers; everything will reflow. However, it is possible to have color attached to the background fill of the paragraph style of the text.
Take a look at this info! You're looking for the "text-shadow" CSS property: pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/ebooks/chapter/chapter-3-editing-epubs Which you can add manually into the code with Sigil: ruclips.net/video/Fl-315b3xcc/видео.html
I seem to recall editing an epub file in much easier way-but I can't remember now where/how I did it! I appreciate your explanation, but that's serious intensity. Gotta be an easier method for just changing things using regular text. (I think I did it through Calibre, or maybe KDP?....but really can't recall!)
In Sigil, look at the tab called "Book Browser" on the left-hand side. Right-click on the folder called "Images." Click "Add Existing Files" Upload your cover image. Now, in the "cover.xhtml" file, you need to swap in your image's file name. It will look something like:
I'm making a comic ebook so everything is a jpg for pages. Is there a way to code landscape mode to show 2 pages? Or at least view in a way that it doesn't look awkwardly small? CSS landscape or screen size query?
Try Kindle Create. You can take your PDF (or JPGs) and combine them to easily create a visual eBook. Some devices will display a 2-page spread from a Kindle Create eBook, if the user decides to use their device in the "horizontal." ruclips.net/video/bbVmW-H-I0s/видео.html
@@beckysgraphicdesign, first, thank you for your answer, second, it’s a quite semnificative difference between kindle previewer (which renders the text almost too perfect), calibre and/or my kobo. I only wished to have drop caps but they are not rendered correctly on my ereader, not as epubs, nor kepubs
Hi, thank you so much. I have a one question. In which file I have to add a series? I added Metadata "Series" but in my eReader (PocketBook) still does not show.
Thank you for taking the time to walk through this. I recently realized the horrors of saving from google to epub and then trying to format it. Is there anyway we can start of writing a book in .epub itself ? That way it avoids the hassles of discovering what docx or doc looks like in epub. Thanks
Yes, you can use a program called "Vellum" for Mac that lets you write and format a book as you go. You can also hand-code a book and use the preview panel in "Sigil" to watch it form as you go!
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When you're explaining something as complex as coding and making it seem simple, you're doing something right … Thank you.
Glad to hear that!
You are amazing! I have searched for help. Your videos are the best by far.
Happy to hear that! Thanks!!
I wish you had a course!!! I love the way you explain and I'd like to learn more with you :(
This isn't the first time I've heard this! Would you be more interested in a paid-for course on a private platform, where you watch through multiple videos, or a live troubleshooting session?
Hl Kayla great tutorials really appreciate, Just one question how would one deal with running headers and footnotes in Epub?
You cannot have runningheaders in an ebook. As far as footnotes go, they can become a pop-up at the reference number or they can exist just below paragraph containing the reference number, but there is no way to get them to "stick" at the bottom of the page, since everything in the ebook is changeable (font size, style, etc).
Thank u so much, Very nice and I would to like to know if is possible put a color on page to fill it or better on each all specific page one color.
There isn't a way to color the "background" of a page since ebook readers have the ability to change the colors within the reader (example, if someone wanted to have a black background with white text for reading in the dark).
Plus, there aren't set page numbers; everything will reflow.
However, it is possible to have color attached to the background fill of the paragraph style of the text.
Hi Kayla, could you make a video comparing Sigil vs Vellum vs Atticus?
I actually have Atticus on my to-do list! I haven't ever played with the program, though I've watched tutorials on it. It seems like a solid option.
Love your tutorials and thank you! Is it possible to add a drop shadow to an epub for Kindle using InDesign?
Take a look at this info! You're looking for the "text-shadow" CSS property:
pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/ebooks/chapter/chapter-3-editing-epubs
Which you can add manually into the code with Sigil:
ruclips.net/video/Fl-315b3xcc/видео.html
Thank you for share, valuable info
Glad it was helpful!
I seem to recall editing an epub file in much easier way-but I can't remember now where/how I did it!
I appreciate your explanation, but that's serious intensity. Gotta be an easier method for just changing things using regular text. (I think I did it through Calibre, or maybe KDP?....but really can't recall!)
I have heard of Calibre! Yes, I wish there was a way to edit this stuff better in InDesign itself. That would be the better option for sure.
I have used Calibre. Sigil made more sense to me. @@beckysgraphicdesign
it's the old edition of sigil, the 2.0
How can I hire you to enhance my 1st epub? looks not that easy tbh at a first glance
Thank you. Helps a lot. the files end up with a Sigil logo. No problems when it comes to downloading?
Meaning, in your file explorer, they show as an S rather than a KP3 logo? So long as the file extension remains .epub, you're good.
Your video is very helpful please guide us to add math equation in the ePub page --Tariq
Please tell me the add line in segli
Hi, How did you format chapter number and titles to appear on left in eBook. I also want to do the same but I am unable to achieve this.
In code, it will be "Text-align: left;"
In InDesign, make sure the paragraph style has a Left Justification.
@@beckysgraphicdesign Thank you, I will do that. my paragraph style is right Justified.
How do you get your cover in an ebook?
In Sigil, look at the tab called "Book Browser" on the left-hand side. Right-click on the folder called "Images." Click "Add Existing Files" Upload your cover image.
Now, in the "cover.xhtml" file, you need to swap in your image's file name. It will look something like:
@@beckysgraphicdesign thank you for your help!
Thanks a lot! It was very helpfull!
You're welcome!
I'm making a comic ebook so everything is a jpg for pages. Is there a way to code landscape mode to show 2 pages? Or at least view in a way that it doesn't look awkwardly small? CSS landscape or screen size query?
Try Kindle Create. You can take your PDF (or JPGs) and combine them to easily create a visual eBook. Some devices will display a 2-page spread from a Kindle Create eBook, if the user decides to use their device in the "horizontal."
ruclips.net/video/bbVmW-H-I0s/видео.html
Thank you, Kayla!
You are so welcome!
beautiful work, but you know that sigil has a "file preview" option which shows instantly the changes you've done in the code?
Yes! And it's pretty decent. I find that KP3 is the "truest" viewer as far as accuracy to a Kindle device, however, so I'm always checking on there.
@@beckysgraphicdesign, first, thank you for your answer, second, it’s a quite semnificative difference between kindle previewer (which renders the text almost too perfect), calibre and/or my kobo. I only wished to have drop caps but they are not rendered correctly on my ereader, not as epubs, nor kepubs
eBooks have been the same for soooooo many years. You'd think we'd at least have good Drop Cap support by now! Lol!
Hi, thank you so much.
I have a one question.
In which file I have to add a series?
I added Metadata "Series" but in my eReader (PocketBook) still does not show.
I am not 100% sure on this. This was the most informative page I could find on it in a few minutes.
kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201097560
Can Sigil do a remove and replace? Replace " - " with "--".
Yep!
5:00 - Swapping out Hyphens for Em Dashes
Thank you for taking the time to walk through this. I recently realized the horrors of saving from google to epub and then trying to format it. Is there anyway we can start of writing a book in .epub itself ? That way it avoids the hassles of discovering what docx or doc looks like in epub. Thanks
Yes, you can use a program called "Vellum" for Mac that lets you write and format a book as you go. You can also hand-code a book and use the preview panel in "Sigil" to watch it form as you go!
thx
ur awesome ^^
Thank you so very much! This was *exactly* what I needed to know!!!! I appreciate your time spent doing this.
You are so welcome! I love Sigil.
It just keeps crashing on Mac
Boo! Perhaps you need a back-dated version? I know they have support for Mac, but there's also some extra verification code line.