Covers: Recto and Verso
The terms we use to describe the different sides of the front cover and the back cover are traditional terms used in print publishing.
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Front cover recto
This is the cover you see at the start of the document. It is the front cover, right-hand page.
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Front cover verso
This is the reverse side of the front cover. It is the front cover, left-hand page.
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Back cover recto
This is the inner side of the back cover. It is the page you see next to the final page of your document and is the back cover, right-hand page.
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Back cover verso
This is the outer side of the back cover. It is the back cover, left-hand page.
When you are designing your front and back covers, you will need to know which side is the "recto" and which side is the "verso".