Nadia Petrov
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Writer at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What does the red border on my online proof mean?

Answer

The red border on your proof is a guide line, not part of your printed product. It shows where your piece will be trimmed.

  • The red line marks the cut line where the final product is trimmed.
  • It does not print on the finished piece.
  • If your design is set to bleed, the red line shows the bleed area boundary.
  • Keep important text and logos well inside this line so nothing is cut off.

Use the red border to confirm your artwork extends to the edge where needed and that key content sits safely inside.

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