# Creating a New Document

1. Go to **File** and select **New**. In the fly-out menu, choose **Document**.
2. In the New Document dialog box, enter the measurements you will be using for your project. (Note: Measurement units will appear in picas. You can enter measurements in inches (.25in, for example) and then press **Tab** on your keyboard. This will convert inches to picas.&#x20;
3. When finished, click **OK**.
