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File Preparation Information and FAQ |
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Instructions for preparing PowerPoint files for Genigraphics
Below are a few tips for formatting your file prior to sending to Genigraphics
for high-quality poster prints, color handouts, overhead transparencies, or 35mm slides.
Once we have received your order and file attachment, we will perform a technical review to
ensure the file will reproduce accurately. Should we find any issue that needs to be
addressed we will contact you to discuss. Under no circumstances will we make changes to
your file content without your permission. If you have any questions about file
preparation that are not answered on this page, please contact us at 1-800-790-4001.
Page Setup and Orientation
About Fonts
Graphic Elements
File Size and Save Options
Pitfalls to Avoid
Page Setup and Orientation
Based on the type of presentation materials you plan to order, you will need to select
the proper page setup and orientation. This establishes the aspect ratio, or shape, of
the slides in your file. It’s always a good idea to choose the correct format
for your file before you begin adding content to the slides. The default page setup
of new files is On-screen Show (7.5 x 10).
If you need to change the page setup of an existing file please note that items may
shift and text may wrap at different places. Graphic elements may have become distorted.
Always save your file under a new name before making page setup changes. Then you can
compare them side by side and adjust as desired.
TIP: To change the page setup of an existing file, we recommend that you create a new
empty file with the page setup as desired. Then go to the first slide of your original file and
type CTRL+A to Select All, and type CTRL+C to Copy. Now go to the first slide of your
new file and type CTRL+V to paste your content into the file. It may still need
to be arranged but hopefully it did not become distorted in the process. Repeat for
each slide as necessary.
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On the File menu, click Page Setup. On the "Slides Sized For" drop-down list,
select one of the following:
- If you’re preparing a file to be imaged to 35mm slide film, click 35mm Slides.
Orientation should be set to Landscape.
- If you’re preparing color overheads, click Overhead.
Orientation can be either Portrait or Landscape as desired.
- If you’re preparing color handouts, click Letter Paper.
Orientation can be either Portrait or Landscape as desired.
- If you’re making posters or banners, click Custom. Enter the exact width and height that
you would like to have printed. The orientation will adjust itself automatically. You may notice
that PowerPoint will only allow the width or height to be a maximum of 56". If you need
a poster larger than 56" on either side, just enter half-size dimensions and we'll double the
output at time of printing. For instance, if you order a 72" wide by 48" tall poster for printing,
you can send us a proportionally sized 36" wide by 24" tall file. We will automatically scale it to
the requested print dimensions. For scientific and medical research posters, a variety of pre-formatted
templates are available on our Poster Templates page.
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About Fonts
Genigraphics supports all of the TrueType fonts installed as standard with Windows OS,
Mac OS, and all versions of Microsoft Office.
In order for the fonts contained in your file to be printed
exactly as you see on the screen, be sure to use the TrueType
fonts installed with PowerPoint. If you’ve already used
other fonts, you can use PowerPoint’s "Replace Fonts"
command to change to TrueType fonts. TrueType fonts appear
on the Font menu preceded by the TrueType font icon.
Genigraphics also supports custom fonts and non-standard TrueType fonts if you embed the
fonts within the file, or attach the font file to your order.
Type Styles
Genigraphics supports all PowerPoint type styles:
Plain
Bold
Italic
Underline
Shadow
Emboss
Superscript
Subscript
Combinations of these styles
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Graphic Elements
FAQ content coming soon.
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File Size and Save Options
FAQ content coming soon.
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Pitfalls to Avoid
FAQ content coming soon.
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