Expert: Kevin Stohlmeyer - 2/29/2008

Question
I am new to using Adobe Illustrator CS3.  I have created a print document 8.5x11.  I would like to be able to see what will actually be printed, so my flyer is not cutoff around the edges.  I don't want to have to select adjust to fit under print options as this will be something viewable from a webpage.  I want people to be able to open and print without something being cutoff.  Is there a way to see/set margins or a printable area, so I can make my flyer fit within those lines?

Answer
Hi Christina,

You can turn on "show page tiling" under the view menu. This shows your actual printable space, and it would cover you for your printing.

However, if you are worried about others printing this page, I would create guides .25" on all four sides (click and pull out from the rulers). That is a standard "safe" margin for printing. This way no matter what brand of printer they use, it will not be cut off.

Thanks

Kevin