Getting Started

Welcome to Office2KDP - the Excel-based publishing toolkit for self-publishers and indie authors using Amazon KDP.

This guide will help you get up and running in just a few minutes.

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1. Download the Tool

You can download the latest version from the official GitHub repository: https://github.com/multiplicit-com/Office2KDP/releases

Always use the official release to ensure macro safety and feature completeness.

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2. Open in Microsoft Excel

Office2KDP is a .xlsm (macro-enabled) Excel workbook. When opening:

• Make sure macros are enabled
• If prompted, click “Enable Content” or “Enable Macros”
• Use Office 2016 or newer for best compatibility

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3. Configure Your Book Settings

Head to the Your Document tab and select:

• Trim size (with presets)
• Page count
• Margin and gutter preferences
• Header/footer presets
• Cover DPI and file type

The settings will automatically update the output sections.

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4. Use the Output Tabs

Depending on your publishing format, go to:

• MS Word (.docx) for Word manuscript formatting
• MS Word (.pdf) if you're exporting to PDF from Word
• Cover to calculate cover dimensions including bleed and spine

Each tab includes calculated values and a visual layout overview.

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5. Generate Your Word File

Click the "Create Word Template" button to generate a properly formatted .docx file. Start writing your manuscript directly in the exported file.