Page layout refers to the actual document page and its composition. Page layout is
the process of placing, arranging and rearranging text and graphics on the page to produce documents.
Corporate Graphics' basic page layout guidelines:
• Create a document to the actual size of the desired finished product using
single pages.
• Bleed: If there are elements covering a page—images, photos, sidebars, etc.—
extend them beyond the edge of the document page 0.25" to create the bleed.
• All fonts should be open/active to be embedded. Never use the style palette to
alter a font; use the exact fonts only.
• All images need to be high resolution: 250-300 pixels/inch (dpi). When placing
images into layout program, place at 100% or below whenever possible. Enlarging
images more than 110% reduces the quality of the image.
• Images and graphics MUST to be linked.
• If FlightCheck or similar application is available, please use it to help catch low-
resolution images, font issues, etc., before sending files.
If you require further information, please review the following links.
Template Worksheets
Bound printed pieces require special attention to size and placement when building page and cover documents.
• Page margins must allow for trim, creep, bleeds, and center sewing.
• Covers and dust jackets must allow for spine width.
• Perfect-bound covers must allow for bleeds and text margins.
• Hardbound covers must allow for spine crimp and edge wrap.
• Dust jackets must allow for bleeds, edge wrap and the thickness of the cover
board.
Corporate Graphics has supplied interactive worksheets that will help you determine sizes and setup for your pages and cover. Use the following links to access those that apply. At the top of a worksheet, insert the specifications requested; the template will display the sizes and setup you should build in to your document.
Smythe Sewn, Perfect Bound, Saddle Stitch Page Worksheet
Basic Checklist:
• Size of document is correct
• All fonts are loaded / active / embedded
• All graphics are linked
• All graphics are hi-res (250-300 dpi)
• All pages have proper bleed
• CG recommends providing a complete, current hardcopy/lasers of interior
and cover.
If you require further information, please review the following link.
If you would like to consult with a page layout specialist, please contact us.