81 Custom Page Size (PDF)

With Pressbooks you can choose from a set of standard page-sizes for your PDF outputs. You may also want a custom page size. This chapter shows you:

  1. How to select a standard PDF page size
  2. How to specify a custom page size

How to Select a Standard PDF Page Size

To select your PDF page size (or trim size), follow the following steps:

  1. Go to LEFT MENU >> APPEARANCE >> THEME OPTIONS.
  2. Select PDF Options.
  3. Select Page Size from the dropdown menu.
  4. Save.

Pressbooks exports PDFs in:

  • Digest (5.5×8.5in)
  • US Trade (6x9in)
  • US Letter (8.5x11in)
  • Custom (8.5×9.25in)
  • Duodecimo (5×7.75in)
  • Pocket (4.25x7in)
  • A4 (21 cm x 29.7cm)
  • A5 (14.8cmx21cm)
  • 5x8in

How to Specify a Custom Page Size

In order to specify a custom page size, simply select the “Custom…” option at the very bottom of the dropdown menu. Once you have done this, you will see two fields appear below it.

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Here, you can enter any width and height that will become the dimensions of your page. There are two things to be aware of here:

  • You must enter a value in either cm or in.
  • While there is technically no minimum or maximum setting, you should be aware of your printer’s specifications before selecting your size (if you plan on printing).

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