Setting up the document Ensure Facing Pages is selected. Set the no. of columns,  margins and bleeds.

Using Master Pages

• Ensure Pages window is open (Window > Pages).
• Double click A-Master to select it.

Setting up the A-Master 1

• Create Rows from Layout > Create Guides.
  
  

Adding Page Numbers Bring down vertical guide rule to where you want to place the page numbers. Draw a text box and set the font, including colour. Go to Type > Insert Special Character > Markers > Current Page Number.

• Do the same for the other page in the spread, making sure to adjust the alignment of the page number.

Other Features on the A-Master

• You may want to include other folio (recurring features),
  e.g. title of the magazine

Applying the Master to Pages

• By default, the A-Master is applied to all pages.
• You can either select None or create a new Master.
• To apply a Master style, select the style at the top of the Pages window and drag it to the relevant page/s below.

Creating another Master

• Select New Master from the top dropdown menu of the Pages window.
• Base it on A-Master for commonalities.
• Creating another Master, cont.
• Design the B-Master and apply it to the relevant pages.

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