Fixing Page Size Problems

Sometimes, your tutor may tell you that the file you submitted is not the correct size for marking. This may mean that the page size or resolution is too big OR too small. Please ensure that all files submitted for marking are 210mm x 297 mm (8.5 in x 11in). You can find out how to do this by reading the information below. 

If you open the file in Adobe Reader and click on File>Properties, you can see what the page size is.

This file will not display correctly:

   

This file will display correctly:

  

If it is bigger than 210 mm x 297mm or 8.5 x 11 in, please follow the steps below.

On a PC

a. Open the file in Adobe Reader.

b. Click on File>Print or the Print button.

c. In the list of printers, select 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.

d. Under 'Page size and handling' select 'Shrink oversized pages'.

e. Click on 'Page setup' and ensure that the page size is A4.

  

f. Click 'Print'. A dialogue box will appear asking you where you want to save the file. 

 

On a Mac: 

a. Open the document with the Preview application.

b. Click the File menu and select “Print”.

c. Click the Show Details button (Steps c & d depends on your macOS and may not be there)

d. Choose A4 or Letter from the Paper Size menu.

e. Now look for the “PDF” button in the lower left corner, click on that pull-down menu, and select “Save as PDF”.

f. Click “Save” in the save dialogue box, and save the file to whatever location you want.

 

Online

You can also use this online tool to resize your PDF file to the correct resolution: Change PDF page size (pdf2go.com) Links to an external site.

Drag and drop your file onto the red box, or select it using the Choose File dropdown [1]. When you have selected your file, it will begin uploading automatically – you will see the progress of your upload underneath [2]. When the progress bar changes to green, the upload is complete. In the Presets drop down [3], make sure A4 (Standard) is selected. Finally, click Start to begin.

 

On the next screen, you will see your resized file listed. To download it to your computer, either click on the Download button next to the file, or Download selected at the top of the screen.