In this lesson, you learn how to specify the layout and settings of the document, so that you can create graphics for the brochure.

This lesson teaches you how to

set the page size

apply a background color

save your work

If the CorelDRAW Application Window is empty, click File menu, New to start a new drawing.

You can customize your page layout and setup by changing the attributes in the Options dialog box.

1. Click Layout menu, Page Setup.
2. In the Options dialog box, enable the Portrait button.
3. In the Width box, type 6.0.
4. In the Height box, type 9.0.
5. Click the Save Custom Page button.
6. In the Custom Page Type dialog box, type a name for the custom page in the Save Custom Page Type As box.
7. Click OK.
8. In the Options dialog box, click OK.

You can add a background color to the page.

1. Click Tools menu, Options.
2. In the list of categories, double-click Document, Page, and click Background.
3. Enable the Solid button.
4. Click the Color Picker, and click the Other button.
5. From the Model list box, choose CMYK.
6. In the C box, type 0.
7. In the M box, type 0.
8. In the Y box, type 0.
9. In the K box, type 90.
10. Click OK.
11. In the Options dialog box, click OK.

You can save the file to safeguard your drawing.

1. Click File menu, Save As.
2. From the Save In list box, choose the drive where you want to save the file.
3. Double-click the folder in which you want to save the file.
4. In the File Name box, type a filename.
5. Click Save.