Jun 8, 2021

AUDIO BOOK COVER DESIGNS

AUDIO BOOK COVER DESIGNS

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May 19, 2019

Best Word To PDF Converters

Batch Word To PDF Converter Softwares

Converting a single Word document to PDF is quite easy within Microsoft Word, but it’s a totally different situation when it comes to convert Word docs to PDF in bulk, or even merge multiple documents into a single PDF file, this requires a good converter software to get the job done smoothly, in this article, I will walk you through the top eight doc to PDF converters for Windows 7/8/10 with offline version available for free download, and give you the explanations why they are being chosen..



PDFMate

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PDFMate is handy Word to PDF conversion software that is widely used by both beginners and experienced users, with its intuitive user interface, users can easily and quickly choose the source documents or folder that multiple docs are located, and proceed with the batch conversion by hitting a single button, the entire conversion process may take a little while to finish depends how large the doc/docx file(s) is. PDFMate has an offline version for Windows desktop, you can click the underlying “Free Download” button to get it.

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Foxitsoftware

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Foxitsoftware’s PhantomPDF is one of best Word to PDF Converter for Windows, it provides most comprehensive features and functionalities that you may need to use in doc to PDF conversion, you can choose to combine the source Microsoft documents into a single editable PDF file, or an imaged based PDF file, this doc to PDF converting software carries out task very fast even if when you turn over 100 word docs into a PDF file, PhantomPDF opens an offline trial version for Windows users for 14 days without any features limitations.

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WPS Word to PDF Converter

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WPS Word to PDF converter contains advanced features to make the Word to PDF conversion smoothly and to make possible inserting extra information to the PDF afterward, this program supports both WPS format and Microsoft Word Doc Format as the format of source file, with a built-in PDF viewer, you can review the output PDF file directly in the software, this good conversion program is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and provide a free download link of offline full version once you sign up an account with your email.

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Icecream Word to PDF Converter

Icecream
Icecream DOC to PDF converter another great program to batch convert your files from Microsoft Word Doc to PDF, there are only four easy steps involved to get the batch processing done before you convert Word to PDF format, verify the added Word files, the sequence and other settings, then initialize the conversion process. A progress bar will appear showing the current status of batch conversion with details of how many Word files being converted and the elapsed time. You can suspend/resume the conversion process by clicking “Pause/Resume” button or click “Cancel” button to terminate the entire conversion, to get an offline version of Icecream Word to PDF Converter for Windows, please click the underlying “Free Download” button.

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TalkHelper Word to PDF Converter

TalkHelper PDF Converter Pro
As the leading word to PDF converter, TalkHelper offers the most flexible options used for turning doc files to PDF, you can either import or drag and drop the Microsoft Word documents to the list, adjust the sequence, specify certain numbers of doc page being converted, choose to combine multiple word docs to a single PDF, or even schedule the conversion at preferred time, the output PDF retains the exact look of the original Word document, the entire process takes only a few seconds even in the case of batch conversion. This doc to PDF converter provides an offline version for free download on Windows platforms.

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Adobe Word to PDF Converter

Adobe
If you need to do some serious file management, Adobe Word to PDF Converting program is the best tool that provides the straightforward way to turn docx into PDF files in a few clicks, with a well-designed surface, you can easily import one or a bunch of Word documents in the source file list, change the sequence as you want, choose to combine a set of specific files, then trigger the “convert” button to start the docx to PDF conversion process, this software is very effective and fast even if you use it to convert a bunch of Word files, and works flawlessly on Windows 7/8/10.

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SmallPDF PDF Converter

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SmallPDF provides you both online and offline version to convert doc files to PDF, it’s super easy to get started with the small program after you download a Windows desktop version from its official website, unlike other Word to PDF conversion software, SmallPDF doesn’t require you to adjust any settings before conversion, all you need to do is drag-and-drop the doc or docx files into the drop area on the main interface, and click “start” button to proceed, however, the disadvantages in this software is you might encounter performance issue when you start the batch conversion from a bunch of Word files to PDF, in such a case, it takes much more time than you can wait, nevertheless, it’s still one of best Word to PDF converter on the market.

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PDFCandy Word to PDF Converter

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PDFCandy is a lightweight online doc to PDF converter suitable for both beginners and more experienced users, the software provides a simple way to create PDF from exported doc/docx files without losing the user privacy, based on our test, the whole conversion process works flawlessly and smoothly regardless you use single conversion mode or batch conversion mode, all the original formats, texts, layouts, and images of the Word doc will be retained in the converted PDF, the only drawback in this program is that it limits you up to 10 documents for each conversion unless you pay a yearly subscription.

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May 13, 2019

HOW TO FORMAT YOUR BOOK FOR KINDLE


HOW TO FORMAT YOUR BOOK FOR KINDLE USING MICROSOFT WORD IN 6 EASY STEPS


Anyone who’s tried formatting their eBook themselves will tell you it’s no small feat. There are hundreds of conversion programs and Kindle “meatgrinders” that promise clean Kindle files, yet deliver a file full of gobbledygook. Some common formatting issues include wacky spacing, entire sections or chapters bolded and italicized, paragraphs split up, text flowing behind pictures and more.
If your Kindle book has bullet points, graphics, tables, block quotes or any other special formatting issues, this tutorial may not work for you. All those issues insert extra code that translates into “junk” code when the .doc file is turned into a bundle of XHTML files. Getting rid of the junk code requires a solid knowledge in XHTML programming and bundling in EPUB and MOBI formats. However if your eBook does not contain these formatting issues, here are 6 Easy Steps to turn your Microsoft Word document into a Kindle book:
STEP 1: TYPE IT CLEAN
Use the default settings in Microsoft Word. Don’t justify your text, don’t hit “Enter” twice after a paragraph to insert extra space, never ever hit “Enter” over and over again to get your next chapter on a new page and don’t use tabs to begin paragraphs. You can customize some settings like first paragraph indents and spacing between paragraphs, but keep in mind every customization you make is a chance for more junk code to sneak into your Kindle file.
STEP 2: INSERT PAGE BREAKS
After you’ve closely followed Step 1, start at the top of the document, place your cursor at the beginning of each section and chapter and hold down the “Ctrl” or “Cmnd” key on your keyboard and hit “Enter.” This will start each section on a new page and insert the proper code for the Kindle file letting the eBook software know that section is to begin on a new screen.
Most eBooks consist of the following sections created with page breaks:
  • Title page, including author’s name and publishing house (if applicable)
  • Copyright page
  • Dedication
  • Acknowledgements
  • Table of Contents
  • Foreword (if applicable)
  • Introduction
  • Body/Chapters
  • Conclusion
  • About the Author
  • Appendices including Bibliography, Glossary and Advertisements
  • Index (only when using a professional eBook programmer
While making your page breaks, remember to leave one blank page for your Table of Contents.
STEP 3: APPLY STYLES
Starting at the top of the document again, go through your entire book and apply the default “Heading 1” style to each section or chapter title (ie: Introduction, Foreword, Chapter 1… etc.) and the default “Heading 2” style to any subheadings throughout your book that you want to appear in the Table of Contents. If you don’t care if subheadings appear in the Table of Contents, you can just make them bold. The important thing is to set them apart so your reader knows you’re making a new point.
This step can also be done during the writing process, and the default styles in Microsoft Word can be customized. Keep in mind font types are limited on Kindle software, so it’s usually best practice to stick with the default font. The more you customize your fonts, sizes, colors, etc., the more information gets translated into the code and can potentially be turned into junk code causing issues down the line. Keep it simple.
STEP 4: CREATE YOUR TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC)
Microsoft Word has the built-in capability to link styles with Table of Contents listings. Each version of Word is different, so I recommend you consult the “Help” menu for instructions. Usually the TOC commands can be found under a “References” tab.
Using this built-in system, determine what you want your TOC to look like. For example, if you wanted subheadings from Step 3 to appear in your TOC, be sure to choose settings that include subheadings (“Heading Style 2”) in the listing.
Place your cursor at the beginning of the blank page you reserved for your TOC in Step 2 and insert it there. Everything should be hyperlinked. Page numbers will probably appear as well, but these will disappear during the conversion process.
STEP 5: CONVERT TO MOBI
If you’ve followed Steps 1-4 carefully and don’t have much (if any) extra special formatting issues such as bullet points, images, tables, etc., you can use a converter tool to create your MOBI file, which is the file format recognized by Kindle devices and apps.
Keep in mind even though the Kindle Previewer app gives you the option to preview what your eBook will look like on multiple devices, it doesn’t always show everything the same way a real Kindle device will, so it’s always best practice to copy your MOBI file onto an actual Kindle and preview it that way. I preview my eBooks on both my Kindle Keyboard and Kindle Fire to make sure they’re readable.
STEP 6: UPLOAD!
At this stage you’re ready to upload your eBook to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) system. Sign up for an account at KDP.Amazon.com and fill out the information about your eBook. Click “Publish” and within 48 hours your eBook will appear on Amazon.com for sale!
Congratulations! You just completed a Kindle book in six easy steps!

Format Your Book To Kindle Format


Source : best-selling author Kristen Eckstein.