Hence, you need to make your page size 6mm bigger at the start. With Microsoft Word, you do not have the ability to add bleed when creating a PDF. You might notice that on our website we usually recommend you to add bleed to your artwork, which is where you extend your design out by roughly 3mm to avoid any unwanted borders after printing.
Setting Up Your Posterįirst things first, you’ll need to set up a blank poster canvas – by getting the size right at this point, you won’t need to tweak your design to fit the right poster size later. And designing your own means you get to choose exactly what information you include and what it looks like! If Microsoft Word is your weapon of choice, here’s exactly how to make a poster in Word and set it up correctly for printing. Posters are a fantastic way to advertise your business, from a grand opening to your big sales or an upcoming event.