Microsoft Reader

The Microsoft Reader platform works with a specialized file called a LIT, which is a HTML-based file structured on Open E-book XML. Microsoft has developed Reader software for desktops, Pocket-PCs, and Tablets that allows for greater flexibilty and options when reading e-books. LIT files are relatively small so they can be easily stored, transported, and accessed on your mobile device.

The Scribe Publishing System makes it easy to export content from Quark or InDesign for transformation to LIT. High-resolution graphics are converted to HTML-compliant files and cover images are sized to work with the LIT format. Cascading Style Sheets are used to mimic the design and layout of the print version of book; tables and lists are rendered clearly and accurately. The Microsoft Reader platform gives authors and publishers another option in the effort to reach potential customers.

Key Features and Advantages

Display

  • ClearType — Unique to Microsoft, this feature greatly enhances font rendering and on-screen readabilty.
  • Font Size — Create large-print books with the click of a button.
  • Screen Orientation — Change between portrait and landscape modes with Pocket PCs and Tablets. Use the new pan and zoom feature to get closer views of graphics and pictures.

Navigation

  • Library — Keeps your E-books organized according to your personal preferences.
  • Shortcuts — Hot keys make navigation a snap. Search for words or phrases quickly.
  • Internal and External Linking — Link TOCs, footnotes, endnotes for quick navigation; create external links to Web sites or other content

Notations and editing

  • Text Highlighting — The user can mark text for easy reference and customization.
  • Add Notes and Comments — Write your own text into the PDF to create supplemental information and margin notes.
  • Group and Organize Annotations — Built-in features make it easy to organize your customizations and arrange them into categories. View, erase or rename your notes at any time.
  • Drawings — Create free-form drawings at specific places in the text.

Accessibility

  • Read-aloud — Microsoft Reader has a built-in feature for the hearing-impaired.
  • Font Size — Create large-print E-books with a single command.
  • Dictionary Support — Download a free dictionary and look-up words as you read.
  • Portability — Microsoft Reader E-books require less space than the same titles in other formats, so you can store more on your mobile device.

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