Quick Start Template Guide for Apple Pages

Quick Guide: Using Book Design Templates in Apple Pages

Opening the Template
- Double-click the template file to open in Pages
- Enable editing if needed
- Save a copy with your project name

Accessing Headers and Footers
- Click the Document icon (⎕) in the toolbar
- Select the "Section" tab
- Headers and footers will display with dividing lines
Configuring Page Settings
- Headers and footers can be configured for:
  - First pages (chapter openers)
  - Even pages
  - Odd pages
- Default settings ensure:
  - No headers on chapter opening pages
  - Alternating headers for even/odd pages
  - Proper page number sequence
Customizing Running Heads
- Simply type over existing text to change:
  - Book title
  - Author name
- Changes will maintain proper formatting
Page Numbering
- Access via Document icon > Section tab
- Options include:
  - Change number format
  - Restart numbering
  - Continue from previous section
  - Customize numbering scheme

Setup
- Create custom page size matching trim size:
  - File > Page Setup
  - Select paper size or create custom
  - Set margins to 0
Export Process
- File > Export > PDF
- Select highest quality in options
- Choose save location
- Click Export

Export to ePub
- File > Export To > ePub
- Enter author information
- Select export options
- Choose save location
Best Practices
- Verify all styles before export
- Check image placement
- Review table of contents
- Test on various devices if possible

Page Layout
- Use Section options for consistent formatting
- Verify header/footer settings for each section
- Check page numbering sequence
Regular Saving
- Save frequently
- Keep backup copies
- Use version naming for major changes
Final Steps
- Review all formatting
- Check header/footer consistency
- Verify page numbering
- Test exports before submission