TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

4 min

Start a trifold brochure project in InDesign

Create a correctly sized document for print with columns and margins, then save your settings as a preset to reuse.

What you’ll learn

Start with the right document setup

Create a landscape document sized for print — A4 or US Letter both work. Set up two pages and add three columns to match the trifold layout.

Add margins and gutters for structure

Adjust your margins and column gutters to keep content well-spaced and fold-friendly, giving your layout the room it needs to breathe.

Save your layout as a reusable preset

Once your setup is dialed in, save it as a custom document preset. Reuse it in future projects with one click — no need to recreate your settings.


Instruction by

Dave Clayton

Design by

Dave Clayton

6 May 2025

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