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What is the shaded area between 2 pages in the editor?

The shaded or greyed-out area in the middle of your two-page spread is called the gutter. This is where the pages are bound together in your finished photo book.

Because of the binding process, anything placed in the gutter area — like text or important parts of a photo — may be lost or cut off. For this reason, we strongly recommend keeping all text and key parts of your images well clear of the gutter, especially in books with a high page count.

If you’re designing a Layflat Photo Book, there is no gutter so you don’t need to worry about this.

Tip: Use the Preview button in the editor to double-check your layout and make sure nothing important is sitting in the gutter area.

Want to know more about the differences between Classic and Layflat Photo Books? Check out our binding options here.

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