Definition
Trim size is the final width and height of a printed page after binding. Common trade paperback sizes include 5 x 8 inches and 6 x 9 inches, and choice affects cost and shelf perception.
Example
A memoir might use 5.5 x 8.5 inches for a traditional feel, while a workbook uses 8.5 x 11 inches.
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Common mistakes
- Designing interior files at one size and ordering print at another.
- Picking an unusual trim size that raises per-unit cost without a design reason.