ferranfg

Hi @gahb

The CSS for the PDF is working correctly. You can verify this by adding something simple like:

body { color: red !important }

As shown in this screenshot: https://share.cleanshot.com/SsBk1Sxk and you’ll see the style applied in the generated book.

Regarding your question, the best approach is to start with small adjustments and build from there. The generated book uses basic HTML tags (h1, h2, p, etc.), so you can target those elements directly with your custom styles.

You can also use the default theme as a starting point and modify it based on your needs:
https://github.com/ferranfg/mpl-publisher/blob/master/assets/css/theme-default.css

Hi @mc1969 Yes, the free version is limited to 50 posts. This is mainly for performance and stability reasons on larger sites, but also generous enough for most typical use cases.

• This reply was modified 6 months, 1 week ago by ferranfg.

Hi @gahb

The CSS option only affects the design of the generated EPUB or PDF files. It doesn’t apply to the public website or interact with the WP Twenty Twenty-Three theme.

You can visit the plugin docs to know more about how it works https://docs.mpl-publisher.com/docs/book-options/book-details/#design

Hi @steheap,

From my experience, EPUB is the best output format. It’s easy to edit after generation, and tools like EPUB Checker and Calibre work well alongside my plugin once the file is created. In contrast, Word format is much more complex, which makes it harder for the plugin to generate a valid file.

If I’m not mistaken, the error message you’re seeing comes from the content validation service. You’re likely using the “Embed Images” option under the “Design” tab, which can result in a file that’s too large for the third-party validator to handle. To resolve this, you can either disable the “Validate content before download” checkbox or adjust the “Content Images” settings for a different option.

Best regards,

Hi @steheap

When you click Download, your browser should automatically begin downloading the file, which will typically be saved to your computer’s Downloads folder. If this isn’t happening, something unusual might be interfering.

Based on reports from other users, the issue could be caused by a plugin conflict. To test this, please try the following:

1. Temporarily deactivate all other plugins on your site, leaving only MPL-Publisher active.
2. Test the download functionality again.
3. If it works correctly, reactivate your other plugins one by one, testing after each activation. This will help identify if another plugin is causing the conflict.

If the issue persists even with only MPL-Publisher active, please let me know—we’ll dig deeper to find another solution.

Hi @istok

Check https://share.cleanshot.com/51XRlVTc

You can show the featured image in your post enabling the “Post featured image” setting (red box). Also the “Content images” setting is important for this one (blue box). Play with the different values until you find the one that works best for your needs.

Regards,

Hi @rickjdavies, thanks for your review.

Those are great features to consider. Users have different needs, so it’s always helpful to hear about the challenges you encounter with my plugin.

I’ll work on these issues and let you know once they’re fixed.

Hello @falken62

The table of contents in an EPUB file is managed by the reader itself. This means there isn’t a specific page dedicated to the index, and its appearance may vary depending on the reading software.

On the technical side, the plugin generates an NCX file, which each reader processes according to its own specifications.

Regards,