Page Headers
Page headers appear at the top of your book's pages in the exported output. They provide context for the reader by displaying information such as the book title or chapter name. Headers are part of your book's professional formatting and are controlled through the theme settings.
Headers help readers orient themselves, especially in longer books where someone might open to a random page. They are a standard feature of professionally published books.
Page Footers
Page footers appear at the bottom of each page. Like headers, they serve a navigational purpose by giving readers consistent reference points throughout the book. Footer content is managed through the same theme settings as headers.
Page Numbering
Page numbers are included in your exported book to help readers navigate and reference specific sections. Numbering is handled automatically -- Authorio calculates the correct page numbers based on your content length and page layout settings.
Page numbers typically appear in the footer area of each page. They are generated during the export process, so you do not need to insert them manually. The numbering respects your book's structure, starting where appropriate and flowing consistently through every chapter.
Chapter Dividers
Chapter dividers are visual elements that separate one chapter from the next. They create clear breaks in your book's flow, signaling to the reader that a new section is beginning. Dividers are one of the content block types available in Authorio's editor.
The appearance of dividers is influenced by your selected theme. Different themes may render dividers with different styles -- from simple horizontal lines to more decorative elements -- ensuring they match the overall aesthetic of your book.
Customizing Through Theme Settings
All of these elements -- headers, footers, page numbers, and dividers -- are tied to your book's theme. When you select or change a theme from the Theme tab, these elements update to match the new styling.
To adjust these settings, open the Theme tab and use the sidebar categories. The Document Styling and Layout sections contain settings that affect how headers, footers, and structural elements appear in your exported book. Changes apply globally, so adjusting a setting once updates every page consistently.
This approach means you do not need to format each page individually. Set your preferences at the theme level and they cascade through the entire book, maintaining a consistent, professional appearance from the first page to the last.
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