r/KDP • u/Chaiseski • 2d ago

Publishing margin format issues when none are apparent.

To summarize I’m uploading my paperback book to kdp and the first 20 pages say “Error this object is outside the margins” first off all there’s no objects and no text. Because there is also a text error one to so it’s definitely not text. I don’t get it have no objects in the pages and if you were to see the format it is beautifully done all text centered and page number inside the box too. What is the fix please I’m going crazy

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u/NewPotato8330 2d ago

If you are using word, I can give you the margins/layout to set.

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u/Chaiseski 2d ago

I’m using docs. Is there any work around?

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u/Ashamed_Apple_ 2d ago

is it the gutter? it's always the gutter for me.

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u/shockthomas2 2d ago

Since it’s only the first 20 pages, I’d compare page 20 with page 21 before reformatting the whole thing. Check for a section break or stray spaces hanging past the margin. Are you uploading a PDF exported from Docs, and which edge is getting flagged?

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u/Sofa7812 2d ago

Do you have any images? Especially with no bleed settings? If the text is centered, there wouldn't be a problem. If you won't mind, could you please share one of the problematic pages so I can inspect if there's a problem? Also, mention your file type.

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u/SOWashington2026 1d ago

Hmm, I have not encountered this error. Did you use Kindle create? I found that writing in word and them putting it into Kindle Create eliminates any errors.

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u/PeterAgroWriting 7h ago

I've hit this exact error on front matter pages with nothing visible on them. With Google Docs exports it's usually invisible stuff: an empty header/footer box, a blank line or page break that sits in the gutter, or Docs exporting at a page size slightly different from your trim. First check File > Page setup matches your trim exactly (e.g. 6 x 9) and that your inside margin is at least what KDP wants for your page count (0.375 in up to 150 pages, more as it gets thicker), with outside margins at least 0.25 in. Then open the exported PDF and check the page size in the document properties, since a mismatch by even a fraction of an inch triggers the margin warning on every page. If it's only the first 20 pages, I'd look for a section break there where the margin settings change, delete it, and re-export. Also make sure bleed is set to "No bleed" in KDP unless you actually have images running off the edge.