You can use Pages as a blank canvas to design your own page layouts from scratch. With the freedom to place elements wherever you want them, you can create a one‑of‑a‑kind flyer for an upcoming event, build a graphic organizer for your students, or design a custom template for a class book.
Create a blank document. Choose File, New and select the Blank template from the Basic category. Then click Create.
Convert to Page Layout. Choose File , Convert to Page Layout, then click Convert. This turns the page into a freeform canvas.
Add a background. In the Background section of the Format sidebar, choose a color, gradient, or background image.
Add text. Click Text in the toolbar to add a text box to the page. Double‑click the text to edit it. Use the tools in the Format sidebar to change the font, color, style, and so on.
Add photos, shapes, and additional text boxes as needed to complete your layout.
Keep objects aligned. Select multiple objects on the page, then use the Align and Distribute menus to keep your layout in perfect alignment.
Design a flyer to promote a creativity club at your school. Print and post flyers around campus to inspire students to join.
Support exemplary digital citizenship behaviors by creating themed posters. Choose text and images for your layout that will reinforce your message.
You can design your own custom templates in Pages and share them with others. Or sync them across all your devices in iCloud, so you can easily reuse them.
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