Portrait

In book printing, the portrait refers to the vertical orientation of a page or book, where the height is longer than the width.

Portrait FAQ

Q1: How is portrait format different from landscape format?
Portrait format is vertically oriented, with the height longer than the width, but landscape format is horizontally oriented, with the width longer than the height.

Q2: What types of books commonly use portrait layout?
Portrait layout is used in novels, textbooks, manuals, journals, and most standard printed books.

Q3: Can portrait format be used for both softcover and hardcover books?
Yes, portrait format is suitable for both softcover and hardcover books and it is the most frequent orientation that used in book printing.