The very first thing you should do is set the dimensions in PowerPoint. Making your poster at a smaller size and then scaling it up can lead to formatting errors and blurry images.
- To change dimensions of your poster go to Design tab > Slide Size > Custom Slide Size.
Posters for UNCW events should be 36 inches high x 48 inches wide (this is because we use boards that are 48 inches wide and binder clip hold the posters to the boards). Any files submitted with different dimensions will likely be scaled to 36x48 during the printing process. If you intentionally need your poster printed smaller, please email Dr. Liu (liuk@uncw.edu). For non-UNCW events, make sure to follow the guidelines provided by the conference or event organizers. Other possible sizes are 36x42 and 42x48.
Note: the paper rolls we currently have are 36 inches and 42 inches wide. Therefore, posters that are, for example, 44inx48in are not possible.