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		<h1 class="subhead">Setting Up a Document to Use as a Custom Template</h1>
		<p>The first step in setting up a document as a comic template is to set up the overall size and shape of the document.</p>
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		<b class="subhead">Here are ways to set up the general document attributes:</b>
			<li>Set the paper size and orientation.
		    <p>Consider the paper size and orientation that will be used for the finished document. For example if you are creating a template for a particular comic book printing service, make sure you have selected the correct size (or created a custom size) before you proceed with further document design. To learn about setting the paper size and orientation, see <a href="../comics/papersize.html">Setting the Paper Size and Orientation</a>.</p>
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			<li>Set the page margins.
			<p>Page margins are a quick way to establish some layout bounds for your document. They are revealed when dragging elements on the page. For more information, see <a href="../comic/margins.html">Setting Document Margins</a>.</p>
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			<li>Place master objects.
			<p>Add logos or other background images. Add captions to contain page numbering.See <a href="../pages/master.html">Using the Master Page</a> for details.</p></li>
			<li>Add alignment guides.
			<p>Create alignment guides to help place elements consistently across your comic pages. Alignment guides in Comic Life are applied to every page. See <a href="../pages/alignment.html">Creating Your Own Alignment Guides</a> for instructions.</p></li>
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