The Page Setup group in the Layout tab consolidates various page configuration functions for layout design, including paper orientation, size, and margin settings.
Paper Orientation
Configures the paper orientation for the current layout page. The application offers two orientations: Portrait and Landscape. Default setting is Portrait.
Procedure
- Click the Paper Orientation drop-down button to select desired orientation from the menu.
- Alternatively, click the dialog launcher in the Page Setup group to configure orientation through the Page Setup dialog.
- Real-time preview displays in the Paper tab's preview area. Click Confirm to apply changes.
Paper Size
Sets dimensions for the layout page. Predefined paper sizes are available, with options for custom sizing.
Procedure
- Select from common sizes in the Paper Size drop-down menu.
- Choose More Paper Sizes... or click the dialog launcher to access advanced options.
- In Page Setup dialog: - Select predefined paper type from Type dropdown - Choose User Defined for custom dimensions - Width/Height values (in centimeters) display corresponding measurements
- Preview adjustments before confirming to apply changes.
Page Count
Configure multi-page layouts through horizontal (Landscape) and vertical (Portrait) page arrangements. Total pages = Columns × Rows.
- Columns: Set horizontal page count using spin box in Layout Settings group
- Rows: Set vertical page count using adjacent spin box
Note: Adjusting page counts modifies layout dimensions without altering individual page sizes or orientations.
Margins
Configure page margins through preset options or custom measurements.
Procedure
- Select preset margins from drop-down menu
- Choose Custom Margins... or dialog launcher for advanced settings
- In Page Setup dialog: - Select margin presets from Type dropdown - Manually input Left/Right/Top/Bottom values (in centimeters)
- Preview margin adjustments before confirmation