Heavier paper, such as cardstock will look nicer, but you can use other types of paper too such as construction or printer paper.

You can eyeball this. If you want to be more precise, use a calculator to figure out exactly what 1/3 of 11 is. [2] X Research source Consider making the second mark a few millimeters closer to the right side of the paper. This will make the panel a little bit narrower and easier to fold. [3] X Research source

If you made both marks at exactly the 1/3 and 2/3 points, then the edge should align with the first mark that you made. If you made the second mark closer to the right side of the paper, then the edge of the paper won’t quite reach the first mark that you made.

Make sure that the paper size is set to 8 1⁄2 by 11 inches (22 by 28 cm). How you do this depends on the type of image editing program that you are using. Refer to the user manual/help section for your program. Alternatively, you can look for a tri fold brochure layout in the templates section of your word editing program.

If you fold the left side of the paper first, that panel becomes the inside panel. If you fold the right panel first, then that panel becomes the inside panel.

You may be able to adjust the column widths using the settings. If you can’t find it, move the sliders along the ruler at the top of the page.

Panels 1, 2, and 3 will be printed on the front. Panels 4, 5, and 6 will be printed in the back. How you add a second page depends on the program. Typically, you can just go to the bottom of the last column, and insert a page break.

How you do this depends on what word editing program you are using. In most cases, you’ll have to look for “columns” in the toolbar. Refer to the help manual for your program.

You can make panel 4 the cover or you can make panel 6 the cover.

If you are making multiple brochures, you can photocopy your original brochure to save printing time. Remember to use the double-sided photocopy option. Some printers have a brochure option. Take advantage of this.

For more detail, refer to the process described in the previous method.