How To … Set up a Broadsheet Grid
1. Open InDesign
2. Go to the FILE menu.
3. Click on NEW DOCUMENT.
4. In the WIDTH box, type 14i, for 14 inches.
5. In the HEIGHT box, type 23i, for 23 inches.
6. In the COLUMNS box, type 6.
7. Hit OK.
8. Go to VIEW.
9. Select SHOW RULERS.
NOTE: If rulers are already showing, ignore this step.
10. Hold your cursor down inside of your above-hand ruler and drag it halfway down the page (69 picas.)
NOTE: This is where your paper will fold. Be very wary of where you place your pictures and stories in regard to this fold.
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