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public:nnels:etext:pa-editing [2020/07/29 13:48] rachel.osolen [Overview of Sections on eText Wiki] |
public:nnels:etext:pa-editing [2022/11/24 09:28] (current) rachel.osolen [Overview of Reformat Editing Workflow] |
The first step in your workflow is to choose a title to work on. You will find this in RT [[https://support.libraries.coop/rt/Search/Results.html?Query=Queue%20%3D%20%27NNELS%20Production%27%20AND%20(Status%20%3D%20%27new%27%20OR%20Status%20%3D%20%27open%27%20OR%20Status%20%3D%20%27stalled%27)|NNELS Production Queue]]. | The first step in your workflow is to choose a title to work on. You will find this in RT [[https://support.libraries.coop/rt/Search/Results.html?Query=Queue%20%3D%20%27NNELS%20Production%27%20AND%20(Status%20%3D%20%27new%27%20OR%20Status%20%3D%20%27open%27%20OR%20Status%20%3D%20%27stalled%27)|NNELS Production Queue]]. |
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NNELS uses open-source software called RT (Request Tracker) to manage requests for books. The books you will be working on can be found in the NNELS Production Queue. As mentioned in the Job Expectations section, there are 4 levels of tickets. | NNELS uses open-source software called RT (Request Tracker) to manage requests for books. The books you will be working on can be found in the NNELS Production Queue. As mentioned in the [[public:nnels:etext:pa-outline-expectations|Job Expectations section]], there are 4 levels of tickets. |
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In the Production Queue you will mainly see: | In the Production Queue you will mainly see: |
<note>Each title has 2 documents. The original ebook (EPUB, Kindle [.azw3], or PDF) and the converted Word file (.doc or .docx.) If there are any documents missing contact the Production Coordinator.</note> | <note>Each title has 2 documents. The original ebook (EPUB, Kindle [.azw3], or PDF) and the converted Word file (.doc or .docx.) If there are any documents missing contact the Production Coordinator.</note> |
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See [[public:nnels:etext:workflow|Using RT]] for the complete directions for taking a ticket, uploading/downloading to CyberDuck, and assigning a ticket back to the Production Coordinator. | See [[public:nnels:etext:getting_started|Getting Started]] for the complete directions for taking a ticket, uploading/downloading to CyberDuck, and assigning a ticket back to the Production Coordinator. |
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=====Overview of Reformat Editing Workflow===== | =====Overview of Reformat Editing Workflow===== |
You will first set up the layout of Word, and then set the document properties. | You will first set up the layout of Word, and then set the document properties. |
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See [[public:nnels:etext:set-up|Setting up Microsoft Word for Editing E-Text]] for detailed written instructions. | See Setting up MS Word in the [[public:nnels:etext:getting_started|Getting Started]] Section for detailed written instructions. |
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Here is a brief [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfoqBzosD|video tutorial]] to show you how to do this. | [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crhXYXVfqcY|Here is a quick video showing you how this is done!]] |
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| <note>The show style guides function outlined in the video is only available through Mac.</note> |
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====Reformatting a Word Document: Applying Styles==== | ====Reformatting a Word Document: Applying Styles==== |
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Once you have Word set up properly, and you NNELS Template properly installed, you will be able to begin reformatting the document. | Once you have Word set up properly you will be able to begin reformatting the document. |
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The first step is to clear all formatting in the document: | The first step is to clear all formatting in the document: |
* Select the ''clear formatting'' button located at the top of the ''Apply a Style'' box in the ''Style Pane'' | * Select the ''clear formatting'' button located at the top of the ''Apply a Style'' box in the ''Style Pane'' |
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<note important>create new tutorial video</note> | [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crhXqGVfFN7|Here is a quick video showing you how this is done!]] |
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Now you can start applying styles as needed. See the [[public:nnels:etext:styles_headings|Styles & Headings]] section for more info applying styles and the importance of headings. | Now you can start applying styles as needed. To learn more go to [[public:nnels:etext:styles|Understanding and Using Styles]], and [[public:nnels:etext:headings|Understanding and Using Headings]]. |
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Each section of a standard book is formatted as per the wiki instructions. The [[public:nnels:etext:start#book_sections|Books Sections]] of the eText wiki show you how, and is divided by the sections found in most books. | Each section of a standard book is formatted as per the wiki instructions. The [[public:nnels:etext:start#book_sections|Books Sections]] of the eText wiki show you how, and is divided by the sections found in most books. |