After importing an image into PageMaker, you may need to adjust its visible area and position on the page. Cropping helps display only the required part of an image, while positioning controls where the image appears in the publication.
These techniques are useful when creating brochures, advertisements, notices, newsletters, visiting cards, magazines, and other publications.
Image cropping means removing or hiding unwanted parts of an image so that only the required portion is visible.
Cropping helps focus attention on the important part of a photograph or graphic.
An imported image may contain unnecessary areas that do not fit the publication layout.
Cropping allows you to remove unwanted areas and create a cleaner composition.
Image positioning means placing an image at a required location on the publication page.
An image can be positioned according to margins, guides, columns, text blocks, and other objects.
| Operation | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cropping | Controls which part of the image is visible |
| Positioning | Controls where the image appears on the page |
Before moving, resizing, or cropping an image, select the image using the appropriate selection tool.
A selected image can then be adjusted according to the layout.
An image can be moved by selecting it and placing it at another location on the page.
Use guides and margins to help position the image accurately.
Images can be placed at the top of a page when they need to introduce a document or attract attention.
This layout is commonly used for posters, advertisements, and notices.
A photograph or graphic can be positioned in the center of a page.
Center positioning can create a balanced layout when the image is the main focus of the publication.
An image can be positioned on the left or right side of a text block.
This layout is commonly used in brochures, newsletters, articles, and magazines.
Guides provide visual references for positioning images accurately.
They can help align the image with margins, text blocks, columns, and other objects.
Sometimes an image contains extra background or empty areas.
Cropping can remove these unwanted areas from the visible composition.
Cropping can make the main subject of a photograph more prominent.
For example, unnecessary background around a person or product can be reduced.
Cropping can help an image fit into a limited area on the page.
This is useful when working with columns, text blocks, and other page elements.
Image size and position should be considered together.
A large image may require more page space, while a small image can fit into a smaller area.
When changing image dimensions, maintain the original proportion whenever possible.
This prevents photographs and graphics from appearing stretched or compressed.
Images can be placed beside, above, or below text depending on the publication design.
The text and image should have enough space so that the page remains easy to read.
Brochures often contain several images arranged with headings and descriptions.
Consistent positioning helps maintain a professional appearance throughout the brochure.
Advertisements often place a product image near a heading, offer, price, or description.
The image should be positioned where it receives attention without hiding important information.
An institute notice may contain a logo, photograph, or other graphic.
Position the image so that the main notice text remains clear and easy to read.
A logo can be positioned near the name or at another suitable location on a visiting card.
The image should not take too much space away from contact details.
After cropping images, they can be aligned with other objects on the page.
Consistent alignment creates a clean and organized layout.
When a page contains several images, their positions should be planned carefully.
Maintain suitable spacing between images to avoid a crowded layout.
Important images should normally be positioned with consideration for the page margins.
Keeping suitable space around images helps create a comfortable and professional design.
In multi-column publications, images can be positioned within or beside columns according to the layout.
Careful positioning prevents images from interfering with text flow.
A common mistake is cropping too much of an image or placing it without considering nearby text and objects.
Always check the complete page after cropping and positioning.
Import a photograph into PageMaker and identify the unnecessary areas around the main subject.
Practice cropping the image so that the main subject receives more attention.
Import a logo and place it at the top of a simple institute notice.
Use guides and margins to position the logo neatly.
Create a page containing a photograph and a text block.
Crop the photograph and position it beside the text so that both elements have enough space.
In this lesson, you learned about image cropping and positioning in PageMaker.
Cropping helps remove unwanted visible areas of an image, while positioning controls where the image appears on the publication page.
Proper cropping, sizing, alignment, and positioning help create balanced and professional page layouts.
Question: What is the main purpose of cropping an image?