How to Draw Picture Placeholders in PageMaker Documents

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You can place graphics in PageMaker 6.0 and 6.5 either directly on the page or inside a picture placeholder (for more accurate placement).

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • PageMaker 6.5 (Mac OS)
  • PageMaker 6.5 (Windows)

Step1
Select one of the three picture placeholder tools in the PageMaker toolbox (the placeholders are a rectangle, oval, and hexagon containing an "X").
Step2
Point to the position on the page where you want to place the picture placeholder.
Step3
Drag to form the placeholder.
Step4
Position the graphic by selecting the placeholder, then dragging it where you want it. Use rulers to position the placeholder precisely.
Step5
To insert a graphic, select the placeholder, then use the Place command in the File menu.

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