# Guidelines for Posters

#### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**All posters presented at Create@State should follow these guidelines:** </span>

1. **The poster size should be 36"x48" or 48"x36".** See "Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF" instructions below and "[Poster Templates](https://kb.astate.edu/books/create-at-state-573/page/poster-templates)".
2. **Poster should be digitally created and professionally printed.** See "[Poster Printing](https://kb.astate.edu/books/create-at-state-573/page/printing-a-poster)" resource
3. **Title, name of presenter(s), and faculty mentor(s) name(s) should be clearly listed at the top of the poster.**
4. **Include all appropriate logos for A-State, academic college, and any organizations or entities that have significantly contributed to your project.** (For example, if your project is funded by a grant, include the grant agency logo on your poster)

**Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF**

- **Open PowerPoint**
    - Start a new blank presentation OR
    - Open an existing template
- **Open Slide Size Settings (this may already be done if you are using a template)**
    
    
    - Go to the **Design** tab.
    - Click **Slide Size** on the right end of the toolbar.
    - Select **Custom Slide Size**.
- **Enter the Required Poster Size**  
    Choose **one** of the required dimensions:
    
    
    - **36 inches (height) × 48 inches (width)** for **landscape** posters
    - **48 inches (height) × 36 inches (width)** for **portrait** posters  
        Make sure the **Orientation** matches your chosen layout.
- **Apply Scaling**  
    When prompted:
    
    
    - Choose **Ensure Fit** to prevent content from being cut off,  
        **or**
    - Choose **Maximize** to scale content up (you may need to re-adjust elements).
- **Design Your Poster**  
    Insert text, images, charts, and layout elements.
    
    
    - Use **View → Zoom** for easier editing.
    - Use **Arrange** tools under the **Home** tab for alignment and spacing.
- **Export as PDF**  
    Useful for printing or submission:
    
    
    - Go to **File → Export → Create PDF Document**.
    - Select **Standard** and click **Publish**.