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InDesign EPUB Export Options (video)

This video provides a thorough review of all the EPUB export options from InDesign.

  • Subject(s):

    Ebook Production

  • Resource Type(s):

    Step-by-Step

  • Audience:

    Technical

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What We’ll Cover

  • How to create a table of contents;
  • Export options:
    • EPUB 3 vs. EPUB 2;
    • Cover JPEG (RGB);
    • Integrating a table of contents;
    • Split document;
    • Forced line breaks;
    • Output images as relative not fixed;
    • Image format: choose JPEG over PNG for file-size reasons;
    • Explain resolution choices;
    • Page margins;
    • Embedding fonts; and
    • Metadata screen.
  • Which software to open it in:

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Next Steps

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Preparing a Book for Conversion

Ebook Workflow Guide: In-house Production of Born-Accessible Ebooks

To prepare a book for conversion, with accessibility in mind, the steps covered in Ebook Workflow Guide: In-house Production of Born Accessible Ebooks should be followed (if you use Word and InDesign for your manuscript…

Subject(s): Ebook Production
Resource Type(s): Standards and Best Practices, Step-by-Step
Audience:
Technical
2

Validate and test an ebook

Validation and Testing (video)

Introduction to validation and accessibility testing tools including a demonstration of their limitations. Introduction to testing for accessibility with screen readers, voice over, etc.

Subject(s): Ebook Production
Resource Type(s): Step-by-Step
Audience:
Technical
3

Final Quality Assurance (QA) Pass

Quality Assurance of Completed Ebooks

Once your ebook has been created, it is time to do a quality assurance check for accessibility. This resource contains both simplified and advanced checklists to help you review your ebooks.

Subject(s): Ebook Production
Resource Type(s): Checklist
Audience:
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