Organize Book Sections and Chapters

After importing your manuscript, you’ll see sections in your sidebar that need to be converted to proper book parts. Each section type automatically receives theme-based formatting for headings and titles, ensuring your book follows professional publishing standards.

Why Section Types Matter

Section types control automatic formatting: When you apply a theme, each section type gets specific heading, subtitle, and title styling. This ensures your title page looks different from your chapters, which look different from your appendix—all without manual formatting.

Most common task: Convert “Untitled” sections to appropriate front matter (dedication, acknowledgments) or back matter (about the author, appendix) sections.

Quick Reference: Section Types

Front Matter

Pre-chapter content

• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Table of Contents (auto-generated)
• Foreword, Preface, Introduction, Acknowledgements

Main Content

Your book’s core

• Chapters (automatic numbering & formatting)
• Book Part (groups chapters together)

Back Matter

Post-chapter content

• Appendix, Glossary, About the Author
• Bibliography, Also By, Index

Special

Flexible content

• Full-Page Images
• Unknown (default type for custom content)

Converting Section Types

Right-click any section to change its type and unlock automatic theme formatting.

Single Section

Right-click any section in your sidebar:

Multiple Sections

Select multiple sections using Ctrl+click or Shift+click, then right-click:

Selection Shortcuts

Range: Shift+click to select consecutive sections
Individual: Ctrl+click (or Cmd+click on Mac) to select specific sections

Adding New Sections

Insert specific section types from the Insert menu:

Smart placement: New sections automatically appear in standard book order (front matter before chapters, back matter after chapters).

Manual Arrangement

Need custom ordering? Use Arrange Sections to drag sections anywhere.

Next Steps

• Convert sections: Right-click “Untitled” sections and assign appropriate types
• Organize structure: Arrange your sections in your preferred order
• Style your book: Choose a theme to see automatic formatting in action