I Need to Set Up My Paperback and Hardcover Correctly

Set up each print format correctly without treating paperback and hardcover as the same edition.

One problem · one clear fix · step-by-step

Separate ISBNs.

Different cover files and spine widths.

Format-specific trim, interior and availability choices.

Metadata that needs to remain consistent even though the physical editions are different.

This Micro Fix gives you a clear format-by-format setup check before you publish.

A fillable PDF: tick the checklists and type into the worksheets on screen, or print it and work on paper. It links to the relevant official KDP Help pages so you can verify current requirements before acting.

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Instant download — fillable PDF, works on screen or in print.

Fillable fields: open this PDF in a free PDF app such as Adobe Acrobat Reader to type in the fields and tick the boxes. Some phone and browser viewers show the form but won’t let you fill it in.

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