Large print books are essential for readers with visual impairments, seniors, and anyone who prefers easier-to-read text. But if you’ve tried to format a large print edition for Amazon KDP using Google Docs, you might know how frustrating it can be.
Google Docs wasn’t built with KDP publishing in mind — and especially not for specialized layouts like large print. But with the right tools and workflow, you can create a properly formatted, KDP-approved large print book in just a few clicks.
This guide walks you through everything you need to know — including how to apply large print dimensions and margins inside Google Docs using the KDP Doc Sizer™ Add-On.
What Is a Large Print Book?
KDP defines large print books as titles specifically designed to help readers with reduced vision. They generally include:
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Larger font size (typically 16 pt or above)
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Wider line spacing
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Generous margins
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Simpler fonts
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Standard paper size (usually 8.5" x 11")
These are especially common in the education, nonfiction, and adult fiction categories. KDP allows both paperback and hardcover large print editions.
Why Large Print Formatting Is Difficult in Google Docs
Google Docs does not offer:
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A preset “large print” mode
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Predefined trim sizes for KDP-compatible large print layouts (e.g. 8.5" x 11")
If you try to format manually, you’ll need to:
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Download an MS Word template from KDP
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Upload it into Google Docs
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Convert from MS Word format to Google Docs format
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Reformat your manuscript to match it
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Repeat this process for every version (standard + large print)
Margins are particularly tricky — especially if your goal is to create a large print book that passes KDP’s print preview on the first try.
Best Practice Settings for Large Print Books
When preparing your large print document, KDP recommends:
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Trim size: 8.5" x 11" or 7" x 10"
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Font size: 16 pt (minimum)
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Margins: 0.75" to 1.0" on all sides
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Line spacing: 1.5x or Double
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Fonts: Sans-serif, like Arial or Verdana
Consistency matters: apply these settings throughout your entire document before converting to PDF or uploading.
The Easy Way: Format Large Print in Google Docs with One Click
Instead of wrestling with page setup and templates, you can use the KDP Doc Sizer™ Add-On for Google Docs. It includes one-click support for large print layouts — no templates, no reformatting, no manual setup.
👉 Install KDP Doc Sizer™ for Free
How to Apply Large Print Settings
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Open your manuscript in Google Docs
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Go to
Extensions > KDP Doc Sizer > Open -
Choose from:
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“8.5 x 11 – Large Print”
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“7 x 10 – Large Print”
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Click once to apply page size and margin settings
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Adjust font size and line spacing manually if needed (we recommend 16pt and 1.5x spacing)
KDP Doc Sizer also shows your current document size in the sidebar, so you know you’ve applied the correct settings before export.
What About Margins?
Large print readers benefit from spacious layouts. The premium version of KDP Doc Sizer™ lets you define custom top, bottom, left, and right margins — or choose presets like:
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Standard Large Print (1" margins)
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Mirrored Margins for Paperback
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Extra Wide Margins (for annotations or workbooks)
This ensures your layout meets both accessibility and print-readiness requirements.
Exporting to PDF for KDP Upload
Once your large print layout is ready:
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Go to
File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf) -
Open the PDF and double-check:
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Page size matches your chosen trim size
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Margins look consistent across pages
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Fonts are large and readable
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Upload to KDP and run their print previewer
No more guessing, no more rejected uploads.
Final Thoughts
Large print books are a valuable and growing category — but getting the formatting right in Google Docs can be a hassle.
The KDP Doc Sizer™ Add-On solves that problem by giving you one-click access to large print layouts, custom margins, and KDP-compatible dimensions — without templates or manual setup.