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Standard research posters are typically 48 inches wide by 35 inches tall. Applying the same dimensions to electronic posters will enable your audience to see details in high-resolution photos, or zoom in on data visualizations, without sacrificing image clarity. Here are some tips for developing a poster that you intend to distribute electronically or present via Zoom screen share. | Standard research posters are typically 48 inches wide by 35 inches tall. Applying the same dimensions to electronic posters will enable your audience to see details in high-resolution photos, or zoom in on data visualizations, without sacrificing image clarity. Here are some tips for developing a poster that you intend to distribute electronically or present via Zoom screen share. | ||
== Use the following menu options to set up your poster before starting any design work. == | |||
* In PowerPoint: select '''File''' → '''Page Setup'''… and enter the dimensions '''48 x 35''' | * In PowerPoint: select '''File''' → '''Page Setup'''… and enter the dimensions '''48 x 35''' | ||
* In Google Slides: select '''File''' → '''Page Setup'''… (then select '''custom''') and enter the dimensions '''48 x 35''' | * In Google Slides: select '''File''' → '''Page Setup'''… (then select '''custom''') and enter the dimensions '''48 x 35''' | ||
* In Adobe InDesign: select '''File''' → '''Document Setup'''… and enter the dimensions '''48 x 35''' | * In Adobe InDesign: select '''File''' → '''Document Setup'''… and enter the dimensions '''48 x 35''' | ||
== Generate high resolution figures, and search for high resolution images. == | |||
* When exporting figures from a data analysis program, make sure they are a minimum of (roughly) 14 inches by 11 inches, or 1024 pixels by 768 pixels. Larger images are better – you can always scale down in your design. You cannot, however, increase the size of small images without losing sharpness. If you have trouble exporting from a data analysis program, maximize the figure on your monitor and take a screenshot. | * When exporting figures from a data analysis program, make sure they are a minimum of (roughly) 14 inches by 11 inches, or 1024 pixels by 768 pixels. Larger images are better – you can always scale down in your design. You cannot, however, increase the size of small images without losing sharpness. If you have trouble exporting from a data analysis program, maximize the figure on your monitor and take a screenshot. | ||
* When searching for images on Google, try the [https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search advanced search] option to specify image size. | * When searching for images on Google, try the [https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search advanced search] option to specify image size. | ||
== When you’re ready to export and share, do the following. == | |||
* In PowerPoint: select '''File''' → '''Export'''… and select '''PDF''' as the file format | * In PowerPoint: select '''File''' → '''Export'''… and select '''PDF''' as the file format | ||
* In Google Slides: select '''File''' → '''Download''' → '''PDF Document'''… | * In Google Slides: select '''File''' → '''Download''' → '''PDF Document'''… | ||
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Revision as of 14:44, 21 May 2026
Standard research posters are typically 48 inches wide by 35 inches tall. Applying the same dimensions to electronic posters will enable your audience to see details in high-resolution photos, or zoom in on data visualizations, without sacrificing image clarity. Here are some tips for developing a poster that you intend to distribute electronically or present via Zoom screen share.
- In PowerPoint: select File → Page Setup… and enter the dimensions 48 x 35
- In Google Slides: select File → Page Setup… (then select custom) and enter the dimensions 48 x 35
- In Adobe InDesign: select File → Document Setup… and enter the dimensions 48 x 35
Generate high resolution figures, and search for high resolution images.
- When exporting figures from a data analysis program, make sure they are a minimum of (roughly) 14 inches by 11 inches, or 1024 pixels by 768 pixels. Larger images are better – you can always scale down in your design. You cannot, however, increase the size of small images without losing sharpness. If you have trouble exporting from a data analysis program, maximize the figure on your monitor and take a screenshot.
- When searching for images on Google, try the advanced search option to specify image size.
- In PowerPoint: select File → Export… and select PDF as the file format
- In Google Slides: select File → Download → PDF Document…
- In Adobe InDesign: select File → Export… and select Adobe PDF (Print) as the file format