Set custom margins

Last updated on Aug 28, 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

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.

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 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.