Layout for dummiesDummies for layout

Start with a blank dummy There is a dummy (in Word) on the server. You can print out as many as you need.

The flag Look at the

Oshkosh Post page to see how much room it will take.

The flag Using the

measure-ments on the left, you can see you need 3.25 inches.

Headline Headline

options are on the styles page.

You’ll also find depths.

Headline Draw lines to

show how much space will be needed.

Write out the head order: columns, lines, font size.

The story Use slug. Draw out space

allocated. Either contain. Or jump

Photos Measure

depth and draw out.

Slug. Depth. Cutline/

catchline and credit.

Repeat Don’t forget the

index box cannot move.