Set custom margins

Last updated on Sep 8, 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.

Open a file in Adobe Express.

Select Margins   from the header.

Select Show margins.

Tip

Select Show bleed to prevent unwanted white edges on printed materials.

To customize margins, manually enter values for Top, Left, Bottom, and Right. Select the lock   icon to sync all margins.

Adobe Express interface with a pink design and and margin settings panel showing 2 mm for top, bottom, left, and right.
Margins ensure important design elements aren't cut off during printing.

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.