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GRIT Layout Monthly Guide

Use this page each month when preparing the GRIT issue layout.

Monthly Steps

  • Copy the template into the month folder.
  • Rename the file for the current month.

Monthly Settings

Change monthly accent color

  • In InDesign: Window → Color → Swatches
  • Select Issue Accent Color.
  • Enter RGB value, or use the eyedropper tool.

Folder Structure

Your local folder structure should look like this:

month_name
  - Ads
  - Images

Download Assets

Ads

Download prepared ads from OneDrive. Example path:

Communication & Publication Committee > Documents > GRIT Editor Workspace > Monthly Issues > 2026 > March > Ads

Images

Download all emailed images into the Images folder.

Skeleton and Layout Setup

Ensure all guides are visible

  • View → Grids & Guides → Show Guides
  • View → Screen Mode → Normal

Insert pages

Insert enough pages so the issue ends on a multiple of 4.

Insert ads and images

  • Use ads in planned ad frames.
  • Use Cmd+Shift+Click to turn a master frame into an editable box.
  • Use Cmd+D to place the image.

Image fitting behavior

The image masters are created with an Object Style that fits the image you place into the largest dimension.

GRIT Layout FAQ

Do I need to use exact folder names?

Yes. Keep the month folder with Ads and Images subfolders so links and placement are predictable.

Why does Cmd+Shift+Click matter?

It unlocks master-page frames so you can edit a specific issue page without changing the master itself.

What if page count is not a multiple of 4?

Insert pages until the total is divisible by 4. Print layout and booklet flow depend on this.

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