Page size with page breaks while writing

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Hi, I’ve downloaded the trial version of Scrivener with intent to purchase it as soon as I get the hang of it as I’ve heard nothing but good reviews about the product. However, one of the things a like to do when I’m writing is to set up my page size and font. I’ve checked a dozen videos and had a scroll through the forum but can’t find a direct answer.

How do I set up a page size so I can write while knowing how it looks on the page? For example. I want to see that my page is 5.06" x 7.81" while I’m writing with page breaks (similar to Word, I guess). I don’t want to have to wait until I’m finished and then compile. Is this possible?

Thanks for any info! Hope you’re all well!

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Page size: File -> Page Setup.

Page breaks: View -> Text Editing -> Show Page View.

If you haven’t already, I’d recommend taking a look at our Interactive Tutorial, available from the Help menu. It’s a good overview of fundamental operations like editing and formatting.

Katherine

PS I’ve deleted your other topic. We discourage posting to multiple forums, as it just fragments the conversation and leads to duplication.