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type: faq
title: "What are fold lines in proofs and will they print on my final order?"
description: "Fold lines in pink or another bright guide color only show where the piece folds and never print, so keep headlines and key text from landing on a fold."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/proofs/what-are-fold-lines-in-proofs-and-will-they-print-on-my-final-order
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    title: "What are fold lines in proofs and will they print on my final order?"
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---

# What are fold lines in proofs and will they print on my final order?

Fold lines in your proof, usually shown in pink or another bright guide color, are reference marks only. They exist to help you see where the piece will fold, and they will not print on your finished product. What they are for: to confirm the fold placement and make sure your design lines up correctly across each panel. What to check: that headlines, images, and important text are not landing right on a fold where they would be hard to read. Whether they print: no, the guide lines never appear on the physical piece. Once your content sits correctly within the folds, you can approve the proof with confidence.

Fold lines in pink or another bright guide color only show where the piece folds and never print, so keep headlines and key text from landing on a fold.

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