Open a file in Adobe Express.
Last updated on
Sep. 18, 2025
Learn how to set custom margins to make sure important elements aren't cut off from your designs when printing.
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Follow along with a file to learn how to set custom margins.
Select Margins from the header.
Select Show margins.
Tip
Additionally, select Show bleed to prevent unwanted white edges on printed materials.
Margins are automatically set based on the selected design format. To customize them, manually enter the Top, Left, Bottom, and Right values. Select the lock icon to sync all the values.
Select Reset to restore the default settings, or select Apply to all pages to apply your changes 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.
