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Making Single Book Pages From Spreads

Follow these steps to convert an existing full-page spread into a single-page layout. This is useful when you want to create single-sided layouts based on double-page spread templates.

Overview
  • Duplicate a spread template.
  • Isolate one side of the spread.
  • Re-center and adjust the layout.
  • Rename and organize your new single-page template.
Steps

  1. Open the Book Page Manager. Go to the top menu, Products > Book Page Manager.

  2. Create a New Folder for Single Page Templates.

    • In the Templates section, create a new folder.

    • Name the folder "Single pages" or something similar.

    • Click OK to create the folder.

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  3. Choose a Spread Template to Duplicate.

    • Locate a template from your spread designs.

    • Avoid templates where images or design elements cross over the center divider, as these won’t split cleanly.

    • Choose a template where the divider clearly separates the left and right sides.

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  4. Duplicate and Rename the Template.

    • Right-click on the selected template and choose Duplicate. *Note for stacked templates, you need to duplicate the entire stack.

    • Rename the new template using your naming convention. Example: 004_01 (where 004 is the number of openings).

    • Hold the OptionAlt key and drag the duplicated template into your new Single Pages folder.

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  5. Edit the Template.

    • Select the duplicated template and click Edit.

    • Delete the image openings on the side you don’t want (e.g., the right side if you're keeping the left).

    • Drag a marquee to select the remaining openings. Or use Command+A****Ctrl+A.

    • Drag the selected elements to center them horizontally in the layout area.

    • Adjust the Template Width to 10 inches (or your preferred single-page width).

    • Click Apply to confirm changes.

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  6. Verify and Save.

    • Check that the template numbering is correct and consistent.
    • Click Save.

  7. Repeat for Additional Spreads.

    • Repeat the process for other spread templates you'd like to convert.
    • Continue naming each template sequentially (e.g., 006_01, 006_02, etc.).
    • Ensure each template is organized into the Single Pages folder.
Group By Openings

After creating your single-page templates, consider grouping them by the number of openings (e.g., single-opening, two-opening, three-opening) for easier access during your workflow.

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