Nadia Petrov
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Writer at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What do red lines and red letters mean on my digital proof?

Answer

Red lines and red letters on a digital proof are reference guides, not part of your printed design. They will not appear on the finished product.

  • They mark fold lines on folded pieces like brochures.
  • They label panels so you can see how the layout maps to each section.
  • They flag other layout information such as trim and safe areas.

Treat them as a map of your file, not as ink that will print.

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