Book Formatting Expert

1. Document Structure
2. Text Formatting
• Consistent font style
• Font size:
o Body text:
o Headings: appropriately larger
• Line spacing
• Justified alignment for body text
• Consistent paragraph spacing
• No extra spaces or line breaks
3. Headings & Chapter Styling
• Uniform style for:
o Chapter titles
o Subheadings
• Each chapter starts on a new page
• Proper spacing before/after headings
4. Formatting
• Correct punctuation (quotes, commas)
• Consistent style throughout the book
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5. Page Layout
• Page size
• Margins:
o Inner (gutter): larger for binding
o Outer, top, bottom margins balanced
• Proper bleed (if images extend to edge)
• Header/Footer placement
• Page numbers (consistent style and position)
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6. Images & Illustrations
• Proper alignment (center/inline)
• No pixelation or distortion
• Consistent sizing and spacing
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7. Table of Contents
• Auto-updated page numbers
• Correct alignment and formatting
• Matches final layout exactly
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8. Page Numbering
• Starts from correct section (usually main content)
• Roman numerals for front matter (optional)
• Consistent placement (top/bottom center or corner)
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9. Spacing & Alignment
• No widows and orphans (single lines at top/bottom)
• Proper line breaks
• No uneven spacing
• Consistent margins across all pages
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10. Proofreading & Final Checks
• Grammar and spelling errors removed
• Consistent punctuation
• No duplicate or missing content
• Correct headings and numbering
• All pages reviewed after final layout
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11. Print-Ready Requirements
• File format: PDF (Print Ready)
• Embedded fonts
• Proper bleed and crop marks
• No editable comments or track changes
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12. Technical Compliance
• Printer specifications followed
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