Open a design in Adobe Express.
Last updated on
Jul 2, 2026
Create print-ready designs with custom margins and bleed to ensure important content isn’t trimmed during printing and to use visual guides to position artwork accurately, making it ideal for complex or asymmetrical layouts.
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Follow along with a file to learn how to set custom margins.
Select File > Bleed and margins .
Select Show margins to ensure important content isn't trimmed while printing, and Show bleed to prevent unwanted white edges on printed materials.
To customize margin and bleed, manually enter values for Top, Left, Bottom, and Right. Select the lock icon to sync all margins.
Select Reset to restore the default settings, or select Apply to all pages to apply the settings across the entire design.
Note
For social media designs, set safe zones to help you design within the visible display areas specific to each social media platform.
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From social posts to presentations to brand kits, design it all in one place.
