Most publishers opt for a single-column format. The single-column layout is just a one-column layout and is the most preferred layout, since the type is easy to read as you scroll down the page. The single-column layout is easily achievable with our Redshift application. Redshift provides perfect alignment for a single-column layout page, thus enhancing the quality of the book.
First, Let’s understand about Widows and Orphans.
Widow – Only the last line of the paragraph appears at the top of the second page.
Orphan – Only the first line of the paragraph appears at the bottom of the first page.
In the below image, you can see the example of widow and orphan,
Mostly the book would get an odd look if you hadn’t controlled the widow and orphan page level, so it is very important to manage this kind of page-level while publishing your content. Our Redshift application automatically takes care of your content, efficiently controls the window and orphan page level and makes your content appear in a more tidy way.
Test
Step 1: Let us see how to create the type code for the document(ie on how to style each element in the document using predefined styles.)
Step 2: Please click here to download redshift.dot type code for adding the specific styles for the documents.
Step 3: Open a word document.
Step 4: Select the draft view.
Step 5: Click on Developer tab and if there is no developer tab in your Word document. Please click on Options under the File tab.
Step 9: Click on the Developer tab and select Document Template.
Step 10: All styles are added successfully and you can confirm by clicking at the style tab below.
Step 11: The type code is ready and now ready to use.
Step 12: Have list downsample data for type coding as shown below.
Step 13: We can select the required element in the word and apply the styles.
Step 14: Please have a look at the styled word document.
Step 15: The styles are applied successfully.
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To perform indexing, we require you to understand on how to install a macro with the following steps.
Step 1: Kindly click here to install the macro.
Step 2: Download and unzip word–macros_indexing_Indexing.rar.
Step 3: Install the bat file as well as dotm file and on the completion of installation, we will get the below message on command prompt.
Step 4: After the installation, we can verify by opening a new word file in which the Index tab is installed as below.
Please click here to watch a video on how to install a macro software to do indexing.
Let’s begin creating an index for the document.
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with reference to the pages/sections on which they are mentioned.
Entries can be created for different headings, let us see three different levels such as
– Main heading entry
– Sub-heading entry
– An entry for Sub-heading entry
Step 1: Choose a word document for creating an index.
Step 2: On the menu bar, find an option called INDEX as shown in the figure below and click on CREATE Index.
Step 3: When you click CREATE INDEX, a popup box appears requesting to enter a new index name.
Step 4: Enter an index name and click OK.
Step 5: The window of the word will split into two, one for marking the entries on various levels and the other for marking the references.
Step 6: For instance, if I’m creating a reference for word shareholders in the document, select the word and click on Mark an Entry from INDEX menu.
Step 7: After selecting the word, click on MARK an ENTRY as shown below,
Step 8: We can customize the name of the chosen word for mark entry and since this is going to be the main entry, let us retain the same option.
Step 9: When we submit by clicking OK, an index is created for the word.
Step 10: We have created multiple main entries, kindly check below.
Step 11: Let us now create the sub-heading for the main entries.
Step 12: Here, we are going to create a sub heading for the main entry index INDIVIDUALS. For instance, select minority word for sub-heading.
Step 13: Click on INDEX menu, in which select MARK ENTRY.
Step 14: In the main entry shown above we can select the main heading, here for example it is individuals #A6_p2_1002.
Step 15: The sub-heading has been created.
Step 16: Please find the below figure, for different sub-headings.
Step 17: Let us create third level sub-heading for individuals.
– Creating the third level heading Corporation Act under Minority, which is under Main Entry Individuals.
Step 18: Select Corporations Act word as third-level heading, and click on INDEX menu, and select MARK an ENTRY
– Select the main entry as INDIVIDUALS
– Select the sub-entry as MINORITY.
– Click OK, and the third level heading is created as below.
Step 19: So far we have completed seeing, on how to create the main entry, sub-entry and an entry inside the sub-entry (third level heading).
Step 1: Select a word for creating the cross-references within multiple documents inside a book for indexes.
Step 2: Select the respective main entry and sub-entry and click OK.
Step 3: The cross-references for an index will be created like below.
Creating an index for repeated words in numerous pages shall get added up behind.
– For instance, in our document, we created an index entry for the word November.
– And, when we create another entry for the same word in a different part of the document, id will get added up to the previously created id for November as shown below.
Step 1: Enter the alias name as shown below and click OK.
Step 2: An entry is created with the alias name
Company Act 2019|Company|Act 2019 #A3_p27_1007
Step 3: Entries are appended as per the above image.
The version of the index tool which we are using for this documentation is 12.4.
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1. What is Redshift?
Redshift is a book production software with authoring features and generates Print PDF and EPUB.
2. Can I upload each section of my manuscript separately into Redshift?
Yes, you may upload each section of your manuscript separately. We have built provisions to upload a complete book and generate a PDF or even sections of your book and generate PDF.
3. What file types do you accept?
We accept only Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) file format.
4. Can I generate all outputs at a single time?
Yes, you can generate all the outputs at a single time.
5. How long does it take to download my output?
Download time may vary by location, internet connection speed and the size of the file you are downloading.
6. How long does it take to validate my file?
Validation time varies by the size of the file you are uploading.
7. What if I forgot to choose the template?
Don’t worry. Redshift sets a default template for your manuscript and generates the corresponding output.
8. Which versions of Microsoft Word work best with Redshift?
Redshift processes all versions of Microsoft Word perfectly.
9. Where to find templates?
You can select the templates by clicking the down arrow below the Print PDF output.
10. Where can I find my downloads?
You can find your downloaded files either in your local download folder or under the download option of Redshift application.
11. I am not familiar with reformatting, but I want to reformat my book. How can I do that?
You can easily reformat your book by watching our video tutorial and quick formatting tips.
12. What is Aceoffix?
Aceoffix is a software that lets you open MS-Word directly online and enables making changes. Your document loaded to Redshift will open in Acceoffix and you can make changes. Aceoffix is integrated within RedShift so you don’t need to re-upload your manuscript again.
13. I want to publish my book with a professional design. Will Redshift do that for me?
Yes, Redshift will do that for you. PeterLang’s Design template is loaded to the site and a sample of the layout can be downloaded for your reference. You upload the formatted Word document and by choosing the design, your output will meet professional layout of library quality.
14. Can I change the size of the Print PDF? (PeterLang to confirm if you will want this feature)
Yes, you can change the size of the Print PDF. Redshift can generate Print PDF with six different book sizes.
15. What is Activity log in Redshift?
Activity log provides you with the list of activities that you have performed in the Redshift application, from uploading a manuscript to downloading the output.
16. I have uploaded all my book sections in the wrong order. How can I change the order now?
It is very easy to rearrange or reorder your files. Just click the files, drag them and place it in the correct position. Use the rearrange icon.
17. What will be my book running head?
The metadata such as Title and Author name provided by you when creating your book in Redshift will serve as running heads for Recto and Verso pages of your book.
18. How to provide Copyright Information?
If you are uploading a completed full book including the Front Matter, Body and Back Matter or a composite Front Matter document that includes Title page, TOC, Foreword, Preface and other elements, kindly use the below copyright information in your book. You can download this format from RedShift User Interface.
Please “Copy” content of copyright information from above or you can download the standard copyright page from the below site.
https://storage.googleapis.com/redshift-open-files/manuscripts/Copyright_PL.docx
However, If you are uploading each element of your book as separate sections, provide information on the Copyright holder and year in the RedShift user interface. RedShift will automatically process the formatter copyright page content.
19. Why is my chapter title not appearing in the table of contents?
Probably, you wouldn’t have assigned a number for the Chapter title.
To include chapter titles in TOC, follow the below steps.
2. Click Options and enter number in Title.
20. Ordering the sequence of various elements in the User Interface
As recommended by all publishing literature, the preferred structuring or ordering of various elements in a book is as below:
Ordering / Structure of book
Front Matter
Title pages 1-2 (Title page, copyright)
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Abbreviations
Body Matter
Introduction
Part Page
Chapters 1-xy
Back Matter
List of References
Appendix
List of Figures
List of Tables
Glossary
Bibliography
Index(es)
About the authors
21. How to retain special characters in PDF?
Please watch our “How to retain special characters in PDF” video.
Things to remember:
Ex: If Ms-Word opens with the below alert message, then it indicates that the images are externally linked. Remove any external links. Images have to be embedded in the document.
Sample chart created using default Ms-Word options
3. Use space instead of providing a tab between footnotes/endnotes number and text, and TOC number and text.
4. Please ensure Paragraph style are not created with “based on” options. Choose to use only “nostyle” option
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