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Subject: e-book software
Category: Computers > Software
Asked by: highvoltageblonde-ga
List Price: $25.00
Posted: 11 Jan 2006 08:03 PST
Expires: 10 Feb 2006 08:03 PST
Question ID: 432012
What are the top 5 software programs for converting Word documents into e-books?  

Please Note: It is important that the program will format 8" x 10"
Word document pages into a 8" x 5"  and/or 9" x 6" book format --
meaning title page, forward, table of contents, chapters (with titles,
sub titles, paragraphs, etc.).  

The finished product should look like a professionally produced book.
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Subject: Re: e-book software
Answered By: bobbie7-ga on 11 Jan 2006 09:10 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hello again April,

Below you will find  software programs that meet your requirements
mentioned in your question.



Microsoft Reader

Create eBooks from Microsoft Word version 2002 or Microsoft Word
version 2003 files at the click of a button. The Read in Microsoft
Reader (RMR) add-in for Microsoft Word enables you to convert any Word
document into a Microsoft Reader format eBook in just a few simple
steps.

Highlights:

Include custom cover graphics. The Cover Graphics dialog lets you
preview and specify custom cover graphics for your eBooks.

Convert your formatting with the click of a mouse. When the "Convert
to Microsoft Reader Formatting" box is checked, Word will remove
formatting that conflicts with Microsoft Reader defaults.

NOTE: Formatting mode converts only those styles that are supported by
Microsoft Reader default settings. When you leave the "Convert to
Microsoft Reader Formatting" box checked, RMR will only convert
Microsoft Reader-supported formatting and HTML. The resulting file may
be smaller, and will display better in Microsoft Reader.

The RMR add-in automatically generates a linked Table of Contents for
your eBook from the Table of Contents in your Word document.

Instructions and download here:
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/developers/downloads/rmr.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/developers/info/rmr.asp

EBook Add-In Reader for Office 2000

Create EBooks from Microsoft Word files at the click of a button. With
this free add-in, you can convert any Word 2000 document into a
Microsoft Reader EBook in a few steps. It supports most of Microsoft
Word's features. The Word document you want to convert can contain
text, paragraph formatting and styles, footnotes, graphics, simple
tables, even comments and lists. Note, however, that formatting
changes may occur.   go to download site


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ReaderWorks Standard

?Imagine building your own eBooks in your home, office or school --
quickly and easily! You can with OverDrive's ReaderWorks Standard 2.0
- the premier eBook authoring and conversion software package that
enables you to convert Microsoft Word documents into Microsoft Reader
eBooks. ReaderWorks Standard is the perfect tool for the casual user
or educator. Best of all, it's absolutely free! ?

Features: 

Create Microsoft ReaderŪ eBooks quickly and easily with built-in
wizards that make adding content a snap!

Customize your eBook with support for HTML, Word, text file formats and images. 

Input feature ensures content is formatted to your specifications with
clean, easy navigation.
Find answers fast with built-in help files and online support.?

Information and  download here:
http://www.overdrive.com/readerworks/software/standard.asp


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eBook Studio

The easiest way to make your own ebooks is with our eBook Studio software. 

?eBook Studio creates eBooks that can be read by the eReader and
eReader Pro software on Palm OSŪ or PocketPC handhelds. With eBook
Studio you will be able to easily design the navigation of your
document, format it, and convert the finished document for reading on
a handheld.?
http://www.ereader.com/products/ebookstudio

Additional information
http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/15001

Download a free demo of eBook Studio to preview the available features
http://www.ereader.com/id/pdm/static/products/ebookstudio/eBook%20Studio%20Demo%201.5.1.exe


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WinEbook Compiler
Producing a WinEbook is simple with the compiler. The entire book may
be produced with the compiler or imported from other RTF files. The
compiler compresses everything into one neat exe file. When the exe
file is run, it runs the viewer with your book in it.
http://superwin.com/super.htm

Information and download
http://superwin.com/fbookcp.htm


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EBooksWriter
http://www.ebookswriter.com/

Download here:
http://www.download.com/eBooksWriter-Lite/3000-2189_4-10344984.html?tag=lst-0-1

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Desktop Author

Desktop Author is an electronic publishing software that allows you to
create 3d page turning digital web books.

?  Text box layout tool alows you to set up your page text layout in
any way you like.

?  Includes a Publish to Web and a built-in FTP upload. 

?  Make any shape book or pages for that extra impact 

http://www.desktopauthor.com/


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Resources:
http://www.ebooksworld.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=60


Search criteria:
E-book creator word documents to ebook
"best ebook creation OR  creator  software


I hope the information provided is helpful!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

Request for Answer Clarification by highvoltageblonde-ga on 12 Jan 2006 16:10 PST
Thank you for a great answer, as always, Bobby. 

I wonder if you might know how I could get access to my old Google
Answers account?  I tried emailing "Google Help" but they either are
not reading my question properly, or they are just not reading the
question at all.

My problem is I changed email addressed (my old address was
MasiniTVandFilm@aol.com), but I canceled it and now use
April@AskApril.com -- trouble is, I can no longer access any of my old
Q & A with you guys, and I need to find a way to access that
information.  I think I must have had 30-40 questions and answers
listed on my account.

Any ideas about who I could contact that will be able to help me?

Clarification of Answer by bobbie7-ga on 12 Jan 2006 16:18 PST
Dear April,

Please use the following link to access all your previous questions and answers.


http://answers.google.com/answers/search?q=%22Asked+by%3A+highvoltageblond-ga%22&qtype=all&btnG=Google+Search



You can also get in touch with the editors at:

answers-editors@google.com

There was a technical problem last week and the editors are answering
their email promptly.

Thank you for the rating and tip!

Sincerely, 
Bobbie7
highvoltageblonde-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars and gave an additional tip of: $5.00

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