Book & eBook Writing eBook Formatting & Design

Question 1

What file format is most widely accepted for eBook distribution across major retail platforms?

Accepted Answer

EPUB

Answer

DOCX

Answer

PDF

Answer

MOBI

Question 2

What proprietary eBook format does Amazon Kindle primarily use?

Accepted Answer

AZW/KFX

Answer

EPUB3

Answer

LIT

Answer

FB2

Question 3

Why should authors avoid using tabs or multiple spaces to indent paragraphs in eBook files?

Accepted Answer

eBook reflowable text ignores tabs and spaces, causing unpredictable formatting across devices

Answer

Tabs increase file size beyond retailer limits

Answer

Retailers filter out documents that contain tab characters

Answer

Tabs only render correctly on desktop Kindle apps

Question 4

What does 'reflowable' mean when describing an eBook?

Accepted Answer

The text adapts to fit any screen size or font setting chosen by the reader

Answer

The book automatically updates with new content from the author

Answer

Pages are fixed like a scanned PDF regardless of device

Answer

The eBook streams content from the internet page by page

Question 5

What is the recommended image resolution for eBook cover files uploaded to most retailers?

Accepted Answer

At least 2,500 pixels on the longest side at 300 DPI

Answer

72 DPI screen resolution is sufficient for all eBooks

Answer

Exactly 600×800 pixels regardless of format

Answer

1,000 pixels on the longest side at 150 DPI

Question 6

Which software tool is commonly used by professional eBook formatters to create both print and digital layouts?

Accepted Answer

Vellum

Answer

Microsoft Publisher

Answer

Google Slides

Answer

Adobe Photoshop