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The following are some examples of folding documents;
- Note Cards
- Letters
- Invitations
- Brochures
- Newsletters
- Pocket/Kit Folders
When deciding the number of pages to set up folding documents in the Page Setup/New Document dialog box, the most important aspect is to determine whether there will be 1 single page with multiple panels or whether there will be a separate page for each panel per side. This is important because when your project is being prepared by the commercial printer for press, he must take into consideration how it will be folded by his bindery department so that the finished piece will lay flat once it’s folded and not bow.
Multiple Self Contained Panels
Deciding the number of document pages for folding projects like brochures often depends on the design of the page content. For instance, if there is self-contained graphics or text on each panel, that is, graphics or text that don’t extend into the neighboring panel, then make one document page per panel.
Example of a three panel self-contained project - outside panels
Example of a three panel self-contained project - inside panels
Self-contained one document pages for each panel
Multiple Panels with Crossovers
If text or graphic elements cross over two or more panels, then it would be better to create one document page per side, that will include all panels, as the next example shows. Note: the overall size of the page may also have to be adjusted to accommodate folds so that the finished piece won’t bow. See Panel Adjustments for more information.
Single pages with elements that crossover panels
Single document page for all panels on each side
Presentation Folders and Packaging Projects
A standard two-pocket folder is often incorrectly created as four document pages; however, the kit folder should be created as one document page for each side of the folder. Therefore, the folder should appear as if the inside pockets were opened, not glued and laid out flat. In the example below is a standard layout for a presentation, pocket folder, or kit folder.
Standard kit folder layout - outside
Standard kit folder layout - inside
Standard folder layout with one document page per side
The back side should mirror the front. Notice the different direction of the business card slits on the flaps in the above inside and outside example. This is the preferred way to layout because an unfolded or flat layout is how the piece will print on the press. In addition, it is easier to construct a proof from a flat layout, and it should fit exactly to the necessary dieline.
Return to the Page Setup menu for more page setup consideration topics.
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