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How to Add Text Conversations to Your Book

Text conversations display dialogue as chat-style message bubbles, perfect for depicting text messages, chat logs, or any back-and-forth communication.

Converting Text to Messages

Select text and press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + T to convert paragraphs into chat bubbles.

Click any message to access controls:

  • To/From Buttons — Switch left/right alignment
  • Name Toggle — Add participant names
  • Receipt Dropdown — Set delivery status
  • Delete — Remove message

Message Types

  • Sender — Right-aligned bubbles
  • Receiver — Left-aligned bubbles
  • Participant — Named messages on either side

Delivery Status

Delivery receipts indicate message status:

  • Sending
  • Delivered
  • Read
  • Failed
  • None — No indicator

Additional Features

  • Drag & Drop — Move conversations or extract individual messages
  • Export Compatible — Works in EPUB and PDF formats

Styling Conversations

You can customize how conversations appear throughout your book using the style settings.

Style text conversations →