The guide is different for odd and even-numbered pages because the pages are only trimmed on the outside edge. We recommend keeping it on and adjusting the transparency so that the guide overlays your design. You can set the transparency to zero while you're designing, then turn it up to check everything is in the right place: You can delete this guide, or keep it while you work on your design. We’ve set up a simple guide graphic on the first four pages to help you see where the pages will be trimmed and where the safe area for text and important details is. When you open the template, it will look like this: There are a few more guidelines to consider with minis, so we've created a more detailed template for them. Just send it to us at and we’ll have a look. Our support team is happy to check over your file before you send it to print. We print the PDF that you upload, so always double-check your PDF before ordering. In some cases, the Canva export process can produce unexpected changes to the PDF. Select 'PDF Print' from the drop-down menu:Ĭheck your PDF closely after downloading to make sure the final PDF matches up with your design in Canva. To export your file from Canva, navigate to Share at the top right corner and then click Download. You'll be able to go back to your template at any time from the left-hand sidebar on Canva:Įxporting your design as a PDF. To print with Newspaper Club, you need to export your file as a PDF with single pages in reading order. (Remember that pages must be in multiples of 4 for tabloids and broadsheets.) To add more pages, click "Add page" below the document to add as many pages as you'll have in your newspaper. (This includes any background colour you're using on your pages.)Īdding pages. Our Canva templates are set up with the minimum number of pages required for each newspaper size: 4 pages for digital broadsheets and digital/traditional tabloids and 2 pages for traditional broadsheets. Make sure not to put any artwork in the area from the purple line to the edge of the page. Your document should now show purple guide lines - these are the margins we need to print your newspaper. Show rulers/guides. From the File menu, turn off Canva’s default margins (if they’re turned on) and turn on rulers and guides: But first, make sure you turn on our custom margins: To use the templates for our tabloids and broadsheets, just delete the elements we put on the first page and start creating your design. Making a mini newspaper? Skip ahead to our instructions for minis. Using our Canva templates for tabloids and broadsheets You can get started with blank Canva templates for any of our newspaper sizes - they're set up with the correct dimensions for each size and include margins (for tabloids/broadsheets) or bleed (for minis).Ĭanva template for traditional broadsheet There's no download required, though you do need to create an account. You can access a huge library of design assets with a free account or upgrade to Canva Pro for more custom features (like uploading your own fonts). These templates are only compatible with InDesign and Scribus and won’t work with other layout software like Photoshop or Illustrator.Ĭanva is an easy-to-use online design tool that's popular with our customers. With these templates, you can start designing straight away - they're already set up to the correct dimensions and include margins for tabloids and broadsheets and bleed for minis. You can download templates for Adobe InDesign and Scribus (a free, open-source alternative to InDesign) directly from the artwork guidelines for our different sizes: Reminder: Before you order, read our export guide to make sure that your file is ready to print (even if you've used our templates!)ĭesign a newspaper in Adobe InDesign or Scribus There are 4 layouts for popular themes – weddings, newsletters, vintage newspapers and celebrations: If you're printing digitally, you can order from 1 copy. Themed Canva templates are set up for tabloids (our most popular size) and are compatible with any of our tabloid paper types. We also offer themed Canva templates with easy-to-edit layouts – just swap in your own text and images. Learn how to get started with our blank templates for: We offer blank templates for all of our sizes. We have two different types of templates to help you get designing right away: blank templates (available for InDesign, Scribus and Canva) and themed templates (available for Canva only). When you’re designing your newspaper, it’s best to start with a template set up to the correct dimensions for the size you're printing. That way you'll know how much space you have to work with from the start, and you won’t have to resize your artwork down the line. At Newspaper Club we print three different sizes: mini, tabloid and broadsheet.
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