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Formatting your 8.5×11 inch (Letter size) book for Amazon KDP paperback printing is crucial before publishing. This guide provides a quick and easy 5-minute formatting process that meets KDP requirements.
Setting Page Margins
The first step is setting your page margins. In Microsoft Word, go to Layout -> Margins -> Custom Margins. Set the following margins (in centimeters):
- Top: 1.9 cm
- Bottom: 1.9 cm
- Left: 1.9 cm
- Right: 1.27 cm
If the units are displayed in inches, switch to centimeters. Select Mirror margins in the Multiple pages section and apply to the entire document (Whole document). Click OK.
Selecting Paper Size
Next, select U.S. Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) in the Size section of Page Setup. If you can’t find this paper size, you can create a custom size with dimensions of 8.5 x 11 inches (or 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm if using centimeters).
Adding Page Numbers
Insert page numbers at the bottom of each page. Go to Insert -> Page Number -> Bottom of Page, and choose the display style for page numbers in the bottom right or left corner.
Updating the Table of Contents
If your book has a table of contents, you need to update it after formatting. Go to References -> Table of Contents -> Custom Table of Contents. Check Show page numbers and uncheck Use hyperlinks instead of page numbers. Click OK. Then, update the table of contents by right-clicking on it and selecting Update Field. Choose Update entire table and click OK.
Conclusion
Formatting your book for Amazon KDP in the 8.5×11 inch size is simple and fast. With just a few basic steps, you can prepare your book for publishing on Amazon KDP. This guide is based on insights from Oliver Al Gore, an expert in Kindle publishing. You can find more information about publishing, writing, and marketing on his YouTube channel. Ensure you follow these steps correctly to get your book approved by KDP.