Let’s Make a Flyer with GDS
A Macware How-To
Step 1 of 5
Set up your document
Launch Graphic Design Studio > View > Drawing size & Grinds > Select your size. Let’s do 8.5 x 11 in for the flyer > Select inches from the drop down > OK
Tip:
Always make sure to set your size before you start any project. Just follow the same process shown above.
![Sizing Doc](https://s3.amazonaws.com/Macware-Digital-Assets/GDS+Mac/How-TO-Valentine%27s+card/SetDoc_Valentines.png)
Step 2 of 5
Add your background
There are two ways to accomplish this. First, you can select any of our pre-designed vector graphics. Choose Graphics > Pictures > Select your image > Add to canvas. Or, Import > and select any graphic/image you may want to use from your own library.
Tip:
If you need a full visual of your canvas, be sure to click on zoom in/out
![Add your Background](http://s3.amazonaws.com/Macware-Digital-Assets/GDS%20Mac/how-to-flyer/Add_Background.png)
Step 3 of 5
Create a heading
Now you’ll be able to add your text to advertise your event and/or promotion. Choose Text > Click on your canvas > Expand your text frame > Double click to enter your text.
Tip:
Double click on your text to change the font, size and color. You could also launch the font manager by choosing text > Font > Show Fonts. The shortcut is ‘command’ T
![Add a Heading](http://s3.amazonaws.com/Macware-Digital-Assets/GDS%20Mac/how-to-flyer/Heading.png)
Step 4 of 5
Add more content to your flyer
Follow the same steps to create a text. At this point you want to include the details of your event/offer. Choose text > Click on your canvas > Expand your text frame > Double click to enter text.
Tip:
Once your text is created, choose select. With this option you will be able to move your text around and position it to your desired location.
![Add your text](http://s3.amazonaws.com/Macware-Digital-Assets/GDS%20Mac/how-to-flyer/Add_text.png)
Step 5 of 5
Let’s print your flyer
Once you have completed your project, you are ready to print. Choose File > Save as (give it a unique name) and Save. You may want to save it as PDF to hand off for printing at a local shop. Choose File > Export > Format: PDF > Select your location > Export.
Tip:
As always, you can save your projects into it’s default format to go back and edit, and/or continue your project. Once you are finish, follow the steps above to print your finish product.
![Print your flyer](http://s3.amazonaws.com/Macware-Digital-Assets/GDS%20Mac/how-to-flyer/Print.png)
That’s it! You’re done.
The help file is always available for you to use. Choose Help > Graphic Design Studio Help.
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