The E-Book Screen Locator Problem Linked indexes are vital in an e-book because a reader has to “flip” through hundreds of screens of the e-book one at a time to get to a particular page. The way each type of e-reader divides up an e-book also impacts the text reflow issue for indexes. Kindle books… Continue reading Still More Problems with e-Book Indexes
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More Problems with e-Book Indexes
The E-Reader Device Problem To distinguish itself from others and to establish its own unique competitive advantage, each e-reader manufacturer uses different methods for displaying an e-book. These differences include the various size of the physical “frame” for the screen display in the book, as well as the types of navigation methods used, including icons and… Continue reading More Problems with e-Book Indexes
Problems with e-Book Indexes
E-Book Text-Reflow Problem Why do the vast majority of e-books today come without indexes? Primarily, because of implementation challenges. A reader’s ability to adjust font size plays havoc with page references. Where, for example, in an e-book should index entries point to? At certain font sizes, hyperlinked numbers might lead exactly where you want to… Continue reading Problems with e-Book Indexes
Missing the e-Book Index
A well-designed index can help facilitate smarter e-books, making it easier for readers to find and retrieve information more efficiently. Unfortunately, at least for the immediate future, indexes won’t likely be appearing in most e-books on the the main e-reading systems, such as Kindle and Nook. The companies behind these reading platforms haven’t programmed their reading software… Continue reading Missing the e-Book Index
Indexes in E-Books
Electronic book readers such as the Kindle and the Nook have changed the way people read books. With the electronic book reader, pages are turned electronically and silently, but what happens when the user tries to look up a subject in the index? The index is static. It has the same list of subjects and page references… Continue reading Indexes in E-Books