# HOW TO PREVIEW & READ YOUR EBOOK BEFORE PRINTING

## Quick Answer:

Your book is in `.md` (Markdown) format. You need to convert it to PDF or DOCX to read it properly.

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## ✅ EASIEST WAY TO READ IT NOW:

### Option A: Online Markdown Viewer (30 seconds)

1. Go to: **https://markdownlivepreview.com/**
2. Open your file: `C:\Users\Paul\Desktop\longevityfutures-website\ebooks\who-wants-to-live-forever.md`
3. Copy ALL the text (Ctrl+A, then Ctrl+C)
4. Paste into the website
5. See formatted preview instantly!

**Time:** 30 seconds
**Cost:** FREE
**You can read:** YES, full formatted view

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### Option B: Open in Notepad (Read Raw Text)

1. Right-click: `who-wants-to-live-forever.md`
2. "Open with" → Notepad
3. Read it (won't be formatted, but readable)

**Time:** 10 seconds
**Downside:** No formatting, just raw text

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## 🔄 CONVERT TO PDF (For Better Reading)

### Method 1: Online Converter (EASIEST - 2 minutes)

**Use Markdown to PDF:**

1. Go to: **https://www.markdowntopdf.com/**
2. Click "Choose File"
3. Select: `who-wants-to-live-forever.md`
4. Click "Convert"
5. Download PDF
6. Open and read!

**OR use:** https://cloudconvert.com/md-to-pdf

**Result:** Professional-looking PDF you can read, print, or send to KDP!

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### Method 2: Use Pandoc (Advanced, Free Software)

**If you want a professional PDF:**

1. Download Pandoc: https://pandoc.org/installing.html
2. Install it
3. Open Command Prompt
4. Navigate to your ebooks folder:
   ```
   cd C:\Users\Paul\Desktop\longevityfutures-website\ebooks
   ```
5. Run this command:
   ```
   pandoc who-wants-to-live-forever.md -o who-wants-to-live-forever.pdf
   ```
6. Done! PDF created.

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### Method 3: Use Word/Google Docs

**Microsoft Word:**
1. Open Word
2. File → Open
3. Select your `.md` file
4. Choose "All Files" in file type dropdown
5. Open (it will convert)
6. Read and edit as needed
7. Save as PDF or DOCX

**Google Docs:**
1. Upload .md file to Google Drive
2. Right-click → "Open with" → Google Docs
3. It converts automatically
4. Read and download as PDF

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## 📱 READ ON YOUR PHONE/TABLET:

1. Email the .md file to yourself
2. Or upload to Google Drive/Dropbox
3. Open in:
   - **iPhone/iPad:** Use "Markdown" app (free)
   - **Android:** Use "Markor" app (free)
   - **Any device:** Upload to markdownlivepreview.com

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## 🎯 MY RECOMMENDATION:

**Best for quick preview:**
→ Use https://markdownlivepreview.com (paste text, instant view)

**Best for serious reading:**
→ Convert to PDF with https://www.markdowntopdf.com
→ Then read on computer, tablet, or print out

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**I can also help you convert it right now if you want!**
