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How To Create Page Numbers Using Serif Draw Plus

To start creating a new page number

in Serif select the shape tool and

choose from the range of shapes

available.

Once you have chosen draw the shape

onto the blank canvas. Make sure the

shape is large as this will make it

easier to modify the shape.

Once you have drawn your shape you

can change the colour and line style

and thickness of it.

Now that this is done you will need to

add the page number to the shape. To

do this use the ‘Text’ tool to draw a

text box, then type in the desired

number. You can then change the font

style by highlighting the number and

using the font tools at the top of the

page.

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When you have finished

formatting the number, place

the figure on top of the shape.

Try to make the number as

central as possible.

Then group the two objects

together to make one object.

When you have finished creating

your page number you will need

to export the image so it can be

used in other documents.

To do this click ‘File’ then

‘Export’ then ‘Export as Image’.

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Following this ensure that all of

the settings are correct and then

press ‘Export’ at the bottom of

the screen.

To create a different page

number ‘Ungroup’ the image by

selecting the image with the

‘Mouse’ tool and press the

‘Ungroup’ button at the bottom

of the image.

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Drag the number out of the

shape and select the ‘Text’

tool. Highlight the number

and delete it. Now type your

new number into the text box.

To finish drag the new number

into the middle of the shape

ensuring that it is as central as

possible.

Then using the ‘Mouse’ tool,

draw a large square around the

shape to highlight both objects

together. Then press the ‘Group’

button to combine the images

together.

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