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You can either download our starting template above or create your file using the instructions below. Do not upload your word file on the website.
Creating Files in Microsoft Publisher
For creating a new artwork in Publisher select the document type Blank Publication > Business Card.
To adjust the size of the document select File > Page Setup. For business cards set the size to 91mm x 61mm and for A6 post card to 15.15cm x 10.8cm. These dimensions include the bleed of 3mm for and business cards and 1.5mm (4.2pt) for post cards.
Make sure that you set the printing options to 1 copy per sheet using the Change Copies Per Sheet Option.
Safety Margins
For creating guides switch on rulers by selecting View > Rulers. Now you can just drag the guidelines out of the rulers to the required position. You can remove them in the same way by just dragging them back into the ruler.
Any time an image or colour is printed to the edge of a page, it must extend beyond the final dimensions of your job to allow for cutting. The size for the bleed of a business must be exactly 3mm and for an A6 post card 1.5mm (4.2pt).
Text or artwork you wish to preserve must be at least 3mm (8.5 pt) inside of the final dimension of your design (Safety Margins).
It is recommended that you set guides for Safety Margins and Bleed. For business cards set the guides to 3mm, 6mm, 55mm and 58mm vertically and 3mm, 6mm, 85mm and 88mm horizontally. For post cards set the guides to 1.5mm, 4.5mm, 103.5mm and 106.5mm vertically and 1.5mm, 4.5mm, 147mm and 150mm horizontally.
Save the artwork
To save the document in Publisher select File > Save As and save your artwork as a Publisher file. Submit your .pub files here, and we will convert it into an acceptable format, upload it into a basket for you and email you a link to view the proof and place your order.
