To create a new master page in a document, one must first open the master pages view, then select new master page from the palette menu or button. A name must be provided for the new master along with settings for page size, margins, number of columns, and spacing between columns on both sides if a two-page spread.

1. Ms. V.VENNILA MCA., M.Phil.,
Assistant Professor
Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur.
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2. To make a new master page you have to follow the
following few steps:
1.Choose Window > Show Master Pages.

3. 2. Choose New Master Page from the Master Pages
palette many, or click the new master button at
the bottom of the palette.

4. 3. Type a name for the master and specify whether you
want a single page or a two-page spread.
3a. If your publication is single-sided, you do not have the
option of creating a spread.

5. 4. Specify the margins, number of columns and space
between the columns.
4a. If you are creating a two-page master spread, be sure to
specify columns and the distance between them for both
left and right hand pages in the spread.
5. Click OK.