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The diagram will use this info to calculate the size Calculator Results
of your cover. Don’t forget to press Update! Use these measurements to setup your cover:
Standard Sizes 5.5 x 8.5 Width: 11.94
Special Size?
Height: 8.70
Paper Stock: 60# Offset
Columns: 2
Number of Pages: 220 Update Spine Width
0.56
(or “Gutter”):
Designer Tip: For an attractive, professional-looking cover, keep all
text and images (except the background itself) at least 0.5” away from Bleed: 0.125
the edges of the front cover, back cover, and spine.

5.69 5.69

0.56
Spine

8.70 Back Cover Front Cover 8.70

0.50” hinged area on 0.50” hinged area on

either side of the spine. either side of the spine.
Avoid having text here. Avoid having text here.

11.94
The pink area above indicates bleed. When setting up your document, use a bleed of
0.125” on all sides, and make sure your background extends to the outer edge of the
bleed. This ensures that any images or graphics on your cover will print all the way to
the edge without leaving any unwanted white borders on the final product.