Creating new overlays

When you create a new overlay, you specify the page format for the pages within the overlay.

You can edit the page format settings at any time by selecting Page > Page Setup, and specifying new settings for the selected page.

To create a new overlay

1	Select File > New. The Page Format dialog box opens.

2	Specify the page format settings.

3

Click OK.

 

Page format settings
Paper name	The paper size.
Page size	If you want to use a paper size that is not listed, specify the exact Width and Height (in millimeters).
Orientation	The paper orientation – Portrait or Landscape.
Draw on screen/on printer	The items to be included when the overlay is shown on the computer screen and when it is printed. Printable area – Displays the printer margins.
Printer	The printer options. Note: When working with StreamServe, you should not select the Use Margins on printer option.
Save settings as default	Select to set the current settings as default settings.
Hide this dialog next time	Only applicable when creating a new overlay. Select to hide the Page Format dialog box next time you create a new overlay.
Apply settings to all pages	Only applicable when editing an existing overlay. Select to apply the page format settings to all pages within the overlay.