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lkmplimpton
lkmplimpton
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January 31, 2019
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Setting up full page Magazine Ad

  • January 31, 2019
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Here's what I was given:

BLEED: 9.25" X 11.125"

NON BLEED: 8.375” X 10.375”

FINAL PAGE TRIM SIZE: 9" X 10.875"

SAFE AREA: 8.375” X 10.375”

How do I set this up in InDesign CC 2019???

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Correct answer Derek Cross

Set up a new page 9" x 10.875" (no facing pages) add 1/8 for bleed to the top and bottom and 1/8" to one side, depending on whether it's a right-hand or left-hand page. You can add margins for the "safe" area or you might prefer larger margins, it's a matter of taste. The example below is for a right-hand page.

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dannygarber
dannygarber
Participating Frequently
January 31, 2019

Derek,

Is it presumptuous to add one caveat? I'd err on the side of caution and have the bleed extend on all 4 sides, and I say this because if one is not sure which side the ad will be placed (or the publisher can change it if it's not been predetermined) you might get a call back to adjust the bleed accordingly, or worse, it will be published without the proper bleed on one side. I've seen ads that have been obviously stretched or condensed, depending on the circumstance.

Of course, if the ad has been determined to be a right facing or left facing in advance, and guaranteed of that, then the bleed could be left out on whichever gutter side.

lkmplimpton
lkmplimptonAuthor
Participant
January 31, 2019

I don't know if it will be right or left facing unfortunately.

BobLevine
Community Expert
BobLevineCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 31, 2019

Good idea.

The OP should also ask what kind of PDF the magazine would like – normally a PDF/X-4.


IME, they’ll want X1-a unfortunately.

    lkmplimpton
    lkmplimptonAuthor
    Participant
    January 31, 2019

    Thank you so much!!

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 31, 2019

    Set up a new page 9" x 10.875" (no facing pages) add 1/8 for bleed to the top and bottom and 1/8" to one side, depending on whether it's a right-hand or left-hand page. You can add margins for the "safe" area or you might prefer larger margins, it's a matter of taste. The example below is for a right-hand page.

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