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.
     
     
     
     
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.
     
     
     
     
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.
     
     
     
     
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+ACtrl+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.
     
     
     
     
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.

Quick Tip - 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.