Reader Settings
Reader settings let you make each document comfortable to read. Some settings apply to fixed-layout documents such as PDFs and comics. Other settings apply to EPUB books.
Opening Settings
Open Settings from the reader chrome or with your configured keyboard/controller mapping.
Use Back to leave Settings and return focus to the reader controls.
Theme
Themes change the reader background and UI colors.
Available themes:
- Black
- Dark
- Light
- Sepia
Dark or black themes are useful for TV and couch reading. Light and sepia themes can be more comfortable for book-style reading.
Layout
Layout controls how pages are arranged.
- Single page: one page at a time.
- Spread: two-page reading when space allows.
- Stacked: pages arranged in a continuous strip.
Fit Mode
Fit mode controls how fixed-layout pages are sized.
- Fit: show the whole page.
- Fit width: fill the reader width.
- Fit height: fill the reader height.
- Free zoom: use manual zoom.
Margins
Margins add space around fixed-layout pages. Larger margins can make scanned pages feel less crowded, especially in fullscreen or on a TV.
Reading Direction
Reading direction controls page movement for documents that should be read left-to-right or right-to-left.
Use right-to-left for manga or documents designed for that reading order.
Page Turn Style
Page turn settings control how page changes feel.
- Premium 3D: animated page turning.
- Instant: immediate page changes.
Use instant if you prefer speed and simplicity.
EPUB Typography
For EPUB books, you can adjust:
- Font family
- Text scale
- Line spacing
- Margin level
- Page layout
These settings help EPUB books feel more like a dedicated ebook reader.
Saving Preferences
LaunchBox Reader remembers your reading state and preferences so documents reopen the way you left them.