To set up a page in CorelDRAW, the primary method is to first deselect any objects currently selected in your drawing area. This action causes the Property Bar to display the Page Setup options.
Accessing Page Setup in CorelDRAW
The reference highlights a key step to access the page setup properties: you must ensure nothing is selected in your drawing workspace.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
- Open CorelDRAW: Launch the program and open your desired document or create a new one.
- Deselect Everything: As noted in the reference ("we have to left click in the workspace. Or deselect. Everything now we've got nothing selected."), you need to click in an empty area of your drawing page or workspace. This action deselects any objects you might have previously selected.
- Access the Property Bar: Once nothing is selected, the Property Bar, typically located at the top of the window, changes from showing object properties to displaying Page Setup properties ("And then we get this page setup property bar.").
Using the Page Setup Property Bar
With the Page Setup property bar visible, you can now define various settings for your document's pages. These typically include:
- Page Size: Choose from standard sizes (like Letter, A4, Legal) or define custom dimensions.
- Orientation: Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
- Units: Set the unit of measurement for your page dimensions and rulers (e.g., inches, millimeters, pixels).
- Page Layout: Configure single page, facing pages, booklet, etc., depending on your needs.
- Number of Pages: Add or remove pages from your document.
By following the step of deselecting objects in the workspace, you gain access to these critical controls on the Property Bar, allowing you to tailor your page dimensions and layout before or during your design process.
