Monday, December 1

Poster Printing from PowerPoint

Hi Everyone,

It's that time of year when poster printing is in high demand and we will be handling many orders.  It is common that users will come to the desk with PowerPoint files needed to print.  We must receive the file as a PDF and with at least one side 35.5 inches or smaller.  We will often be given files in either .ppt format, or with the smaller side 36 inches, or both.  If a user does not know how to perform the necessary changes, we can give them the handout at the desk but will not do it for them.  Basically, what's different from before (now that we have PowerPoint 2013) is that changing the slide size is under the Design Tab, rather than File>Page Setup.  Then they can ensure that at least one side is now 35.5 inches or smaller (I believe the default slide size is unfortunately 48x36 inches).  Then, save as PDF and they are ready to bring to the desk.

Just remember, whatever condition the PDF is in when given us to print, is how the poster will be printed, so ensure that users make the necessary correct size changes.

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