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Creating Files in Mircorsoft Word | Safety Margins | Save the artworkSubmit your files
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 Mircorsoft Word
To create a new document in Word select File > New (Ctrl+N) and open a blank document.
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 151.5mm x 108mm. These dimensions include the bleed of 3mm for and business cards and 1.5mm (4.2pt) for post cards.
Safety Margins
Text or artwork you wish to preserve must be at least 3mm (8.5pt) inside of the final dimension of your design.
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.
As word only has one margin you have to add up the safety margin and the bleed. For business cards enter 6mm for top, bottom, left and right margin. For post cards enter 45 mm for top, bottom, left and right margin.
After confirming your changes with OK a warning message will pop up. It will tell you that the margins are outside the printable area of the page. Press the Ignore button to get back to the document and start designing your card.
Save the artwork
To save the document in Word select File > Safe As and save your artwork in .doc format. Submit your .doc file here, we will convert it into an accepted format and send it back to you for your approval and upload.
