8.5 x 11 to folded booklet

[lsk2002]

Is there a way to convert a normal 8.5 x 11 manual into a 8.5 x 5.5 booklett?

We have done this with a new template, but it seems that there should be a way to convert the manual electronically instead.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

ls

[Bob_Niland]

Open both the existing document and the smaller template.

In the large/old document...

File > Import > Formats

Import from Document: [template.fm]

[Deselect All]

Page layouts

[Import]

Or was this question actually about imposition?

[Matt-Tech Comm Tools]

Unless you're a fan of really small text, that's the way to do it.

[Arnis Gubins]

If you're asking about imposition, rather than simply changing the size of your document, then you need to use software that allows imposition. Typically, you create a PDF and then impose the PDF to get a booklet layout. Some printer drivers can also do this.

If you search  for PDF imposition tools, you will get a plethora of hits. Many of these are meant for commercial print shops and would be overkill for the average FM user. I use Quite Imposing Plus for my needs.

[Matt-Tech Comm Tools]

Ditto on the Quite tools. The Cute PDF tools also are worthwhile.