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Book Description Formatter
Format your Amazon book description with the HTML tags KDP actually supports. Write, preview, and copy — no code knowledge needed.
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Preview — how it looks on Amazon
Your formatted description will appear here...
Tips for a strong book description
- Front-load: The first 2–3 sentences show above the fold
- Use bold for key phrases readers scan for
- Keep it under 300 words — readers skim, not read
- End with a call-to-action or hook
- Include comp titles if relevant (“For fans of...”)
Reference
KDP-Supported HTML Tags
| Tag | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
<b> | Bold text | <b>A gripping thriller</b> |
<i> | Italic text | <i>New York Times bestseller</i> |
<br> | Line break | Line one<br>Line two |
<h4> | Section heading | <h4>What readers are saying</h4> |
<p> | Paragraph | <p>Your paragraph here</p> |
<ul><li> | Bullet list | <ul><li>Item one</li></ul> |
<ol><li> | Numbered list | <ol><li>Step one</li></ol> |
Your description sells the book. Your interior has to deliver on the promise.
Cambric formats your manuscript into a professional print interior — margins, fonts, chapter openers, and a print-ready PDF that won't get rejected by KDP.
Common Questions
Book Description Formatter FAQ
What HTML tags does Amazon KDP allow in book descriptions?
KDP allows a limited set:
<b>, <i>, <br>, <h1> through <h6>, <p>, <ol>, <ul>, <li>. No CSS, no images, no links. Bold and italic are the most commonly used.How do I add bold text to my KDP book description?
Wrap text in
<b> tags: <b>Your bold text</b>. You can also use <i> for italic. KDP strips most other formatting.Why does my Amazon book description look different from what I entered?
Amazon strips unsupported HTML tags and may reformat your description. Stick to the supported tags (
<b>, <i>, <br>, <p>) and preview in KDP before publishing. Empty lines become single line breaks.How long should my Amazon book description be?
Amazon allows up to 4,000 characters (including HTML tags). Most successful descriptions are 150–300 words. Front-load the first 2–3 sentences since they show above the “Read more” fold on Amazon.
Can I use bullet points in my KDP description?
Yes. Use
<ul> with <li> items for unordered lists, or <ol> with <li> for numbered lists. Bullet points work well for listing what readers will learn (nonfiction) or comparable titles (fiction). Next Step Description done?
Description done?
Format the book.
Your description sells the book on Amazon. Cambric makes sure the interior matches the promise.