The app inserts new pages as you continue to type. In word processing templates, adding pages equals inserting a blank page after the cursor location. This process is where page layout templates differ from word processing ones. Since we're going for a Fixed layout EPUB, we don't have to worry about losing elements like page numbers, tab stops, and master objects when we export.Īre you creating a Reflowable EPUB? You'll need to scan Apple's Fixed layout feature list to know which elements might be missing from the exported file.īut regardless of the layout you choose to begin with, you'll lose certain items like comments, shadows, and smart fields during the export to EPUB.Įvery time you want to add a new page to your ebook, you'll need to click on the Add Page toolbar button. If you're going for a fixed layout, either orientation works. That's because landscape templates don't support this export format. You'll need to stick with a portrait book template if you want a Reflowable EPUB. Otherwise, it's the Fixed layout EPUB for you. If you want a flexible ebook layout, you're looking for what Apple calls a Reflowable EPUB as the finished product. Here's the first question you need to ask yourself before you create an ebook in Pages:ĭo you want the ebook layout to rearrange itself depending on the size and orientation of devices? Or do you want your ebook layout to stay the same regardless of device size and orientation? Step 1: Decide Between Fixed and Flexible Layouts
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Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to create an ebook in Pages on Mac. The Export to EPUB feature in Apple's Pages can set you up with interactive ebooks ready for viewing in iBooks and other EPUB readers.
There's a simpler solution waiting for you. You don't have to rely on iBooks Author to create ebooks on your Mac.
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