Guidelines for Posters

  

 All posters presented at Create@State should follow these guidelines:  

 

 The poster size should be 36"x48" or 48"x36". See "Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF" instructions below and " Poster Templates ".  

 Poster should be digitally created and professionally printed. See " Poster Printing " resource 

 Title, name of presenter(s), and faculty mentor(s) name(s) should be clearly listed at the top of the poster.  

 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 .