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At Bookadew, we ask you to submit your own files as a PDF after placing your order. But how do you actually do this? We understand that not everyone is a professional designer or owns professional programs like Adobe InDesign. Therefore, in this blog, we provide some further explanation on how to create a good PDF file with the correct formats and options in Microsoft Word (version 2019). Good luck! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

French title page<\/h2>\n\n

You have likely come across this concept in books quite often: the French title. This is the first page of the book where only the title is displayed. Sometimes the author is also mentioned. This is usually done in the following manner: the title appears large in the center, and the author follows slightly smaller at the bottom. <\/p>\n\n

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The format<\/h2>\n\n

By default, you work with A4 format in Word, but this is sometimes not the format you want for your final book. It is important to adjust the format before you fully format the file to your liking and save it as a PDF. If you finish a book in Word without changing the format beforehand, you will notice that everything shifts once you do so. So make sure you set the book to the correct format and then double-check everything! <\/p>\n\n

How do I change the size?<\/em><\/p>\n\n

  1. Go to \u201cLayout\u201d in the menu bar.<\/li>
  2. Click on \u201cformat\u201d.<\/li>
  3. Choose the desired size. You can choose standard options or select a custom size at the bottom by clicking on \u201cmore paper types\u201d. <\/li>
  4. If different: enter the desired format in the \u201cpage settings\u201d pop-up screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n
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    Font types and font size<\/h2>\n\n

    The choice of font and font size is of great importance for the readability and atmosphere of your book. We will tell you more about this choice in this<\/a> blog. The font is easy to change in Word; make sure to do this after you have changed the size. <\/p>\n\n

    TIP: To get a good idea of \u200b\u200bhow large the letters will appear on the paper, it is recommended to make a printout at 100% (check this in your print settings).<\/p>\n\n

    How do I change the font and font size?<\/em><\/p>\n\n

    1. Click on \u201cstart\u201d in the menu bar.<\/li>
    2. Click on the 2 dropdown menus one by one.<\/li>
    3. Select the correct font and desired font size here.<\/li><\/ol>\n
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      Page numbers<\/h2>\n\n

      Most books are provided with page numbers. This ensures an overview and allows you to easily find specific pages. Whether you place these page numbers at the bottom, top, in the middle, or on the side is entirely up to you! <\/p>\n\n

      How do I add page numbers?<\/em><\/p>\n\n

      1. Click on \u201cInsert\u201d in the menu bar.<\/li>
      2. Click on \u201cpage number\u201d.<\/li>
      3. Choose one of the options (position of number).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n
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        If you choose a French title for the first page of your book, make sure you do not place a grade on this page yet. However, this page does count towards the grading. Therefore, you will not see a grade on the first page, but the following page will start with a \u201c2\u201d instead of a \u201c1\u201d. <\/p>\n\n

        How do I remove the first page number?<\/em><\/p>\n\n

        1. Click on \u201cdesigns\u201d in the menu bar.<\/li>
        2. Check the \u201cdifferent first page\u201d box.<\/li><\/ol>\n
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          Margins<\/h2>\n\n

          When we talk about the \u201cmargin\u201d in book layout, we mean the white space at the top, bottom, and sides of the page surrounding the text (or images).<\/p>\n\n

          You have probably noticed that books have different types of margins. It turns out that wider margins are often more pleasant to read, but this is also a matter of taste. We recommend working with an average margin of at least 2 cm. Of course, this also depends on the size of your book; for a smaller book, you will use a smaller margin than for a large book. <\/p>\n\n

          How do I adjust the margins?<\/em><\/p>\n\n