Setting PDF Page Size from your DOCX/ODT Template
In Microsoft Word or LibreOffice, you can set the page size for your template, and when generate a PDF with Carbone, the PDF will inherit the page size from the document.
Here's how you can define the page size in Microsoft Word and LibreOffice.
Open your Word template: If you haven't created your document yet, open a new Word document.
Go to the "Layout" or "Page Layout" tab: In the ribbon at the top of Word, look for the "Layout" or "Page Layout" tab. The exact name may vary depending on your version of Word.
Set the page size: In the "Size" group (or a similar group), you'll find options to set the page size. Click on the "Size" option to open a dropdown menu.
Choose a predefined size or set a custom size: You can choose a standard page size (like Letter, A4, Legal, etc.) from the list.
If you need a custom size, select "More Paper Sizes" or "Custom Size" from the dropdown menu. Enter the width and height for your custom page size. Confirm your changes: Click "OK" or "Apply" to confirm the changes to the page size.
Check your document layout: Review your document to ensure that the layout is as you desire with the new page size.
Generate a PDF document with Carbone, it will keep the page size from the template.
Open your LibreOffice document: If you haven't created your document yet, open a new LibreOffice document.
Go to the "Format" menu: Look for the "Format" menu in the top menu bar.
Select "Page" or "Page Style": Depending on your version of LibreOffice, you might find "Page" or "Page Style" in the "Format" menu.
Set the page size: In the "Page" or "Page Style" dialog, go to the "Page" tab. Choose the desired page size from the "Format" dropdown menu. You can select a standard size or choose "User" and enter custom width and height.
Confirm your changes: Click "OK" to apply the new page size to your document.
Check your document layout: Review your document to ensure that the layout is as you desire with the new page size.
Generate a PDF document with Carbone, it will keep the page size from the template.
Here's how you can define the page size in Microsoft Word and LibreOffice.
Define page size in Microsoft Word
Open your Word template: If you haven't created your document yet, open a new Word document.
Go to the "Layout" or "Page Layout" tab: In the ribbon at the top of Word, look for the "Layout" or "Page Layout" tab. The exact name may vary depending on your version of Word.
Set the page size: In the "Size" group (or a similar group), you'll find options to set the page size. Click on the "Size" option to open a dropdown menu.
Choose a predefined size or set a custom size: You can choose a standard page size (like Letter, A4, Legal, etc.) from the list.
If you need a custom size, select "More Paper Sizes" or "Custom Size" from the dropdown menu. Enter the width and height for your custom page size. Confirm your changes: Click "OK" or "Apply" to confirm the changes to the page size.
Check your document layout: Review your document to ensure that the layout is as you desire with the new page size.
Generate a PDF document with Carbone, it will keep the page size from the template.
Define page size in LibreOffice
Open your LibreOffice document: If you haven't created your document yet, open a new LibreOffice document.
Go to the "Format" menu: Look for the "Format" menu in the top menu bar.
Select "Page" or "Page Style": Depending on your version of LibreOffice, you might find "Page" or "Page Style" in the "Format" menu.
Set the page size: In the "Page" or "Page Style" dialog, go to the "Page" tab. Choose the desired page size from the "Format" dropdown menu. You can select a standard size or choose "User" and enter custom width and height.
Confirm your changes: Click "OK" to apply the new page size to your document.
Check your document layout: Review your document to ensure that the layout is as you desire with the new page size.
Generate a PDF document with Carbone, it will keep the page size from the template.
Updated on: 02/07/2024
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