TL;DR
Open toolbar View → View Mode → Page. Choose a Page size preset or Custom Size, open Margin under Dimensions to set inches, and read Estimated Pages ({N} pgs). Switch back to Creative anytime for fluid drafting.
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User summary
Storyloft Page view simulates printed pages so you can judge length, margins, and trim before exporting a print PDF or starting Publish. Authors searching for Estimated Pages or Custom Page Size use the toolbar View menu. Creative mode remains best for drafting; Page mode is the layout checkpoint.
What it does
- View menu → View Mode: Creative | Page
- When Page is on: Page size presets (Pocket, Digest, Mass Market, Trade Paperback, Textbook with inch dimensions)
- Custom Size → Custom Page Size dialog (Width, Height, Apply)
- Dimensions → Margin → Margins dialog (Top/Bottom/Inner/Outer inches)
- Estimated Pages readout
- Margins note they apply to page view and print-preview
Steps
Step 1 — Open the View menu
In the editor toolbar, click View.
Step 2 — Switch to Page
Under View Mode, select Page (leave Creative for continuous writing).
Step 3 — Pick a Page size
Choose a preset such as Trade Paperback (6 × 9) or another listed size matching your intent.
Step 4 — Or set Custom Size
Click Custom Size…, enter Width (inches) and Height (inches) in Custom Page Size, then Apply.
Step 5 — Set Margins
Under Dimensions, click Margin. In Margins, set Top/Bottom/Inner/Outer (0.25″–2″), then Apply. Fix validation toasts if a value is below minimum.
Step 6 — Check Estimated Pages
Read Estimated Pages ({N} pgs) after layout settles. Treat it as an estimate—export page counts can differ.
Step 7 — Export or return to Creative
Use Export Book / Publish when ready, or switch View Mode back to Creative to draft comfortably.
Tips
- Match Page size to your eventual print trim when possible.
- Inner margins matter for binding—don’t set them too tight.
- Re-check estimates after major theme or image inserts.
- Print-preview Settings can refine export further beyond editor Page view.
FAQ
How do I turn on Page view in Storyloft?
Toolbar View → View Mode → Page.
What sizes can I choose?
Presets include Pocket, Digest, Mass Market, Trade Paperback, and Textbook, plus Custom Size.
How do I change margins?
View (in Page mode) → Dimensions → Margin → edit inches → Apply.
What does Estimated Pages mean?
An approximate page count for the current size/margins—not a guaranteed final export count.
Can I draft in Page view?
Yes, but many authors prefer Creative for writing and Page for layout checks.
Do these margins affect print-preview?
Dialog copy states changes apply to page view and print-preview.