At this time the header spacing on our templates is fixed, so this isn't directly adjustable, as it’s pre-designed to align with common industry standards with the body text beginning 1/3 to 1/2 down the page. Each pre-formatted theme includes built-in padding designed to give the theme its specific appearance, so themes vary in the amount of padding they use.
If you prefer minimal padding in the PDF header, creating a custom theme from scratch using the 'Create New Theme' option is the most effective approach.
Other options for working around spacing between header and text.
Although you can't adjust the vertical alignment in Atticus, there are a few options for working around this for select pages, especially with the print version.
Using Full-Page Images for Front/Back Matter:
This method provides you with complete design freedom, allowing you to create pages exactly as you envision them for your print version.
Hiding the Chapter Header:
To gain more control over the vertical alignment of content at the top of the page you can opt to hide the chapter header. Here are the steps to do so:
Open the specific chapter/page in Atticus.
Click on the Cog icon located under the chapter title to access the chapter-level options.
In the formatting options, select the 'Hide Chapter Heading' option.
With the chapter header hidden, your text will start at the page's top, allowing you to design your layout. To add a chapter title after removing the header, consider:
Creating a custom header using an image.
Using a Subheading at the page's top. You can now customize Subheadings 2-6 to match your Chapter Title text for a polished appearance.
I hope these suggestions provide you with practical alternatives to achieve your desired print book formatting in Atticus.