Create Dot Grid Planner Pages in Affinity Publisher

Discover how to create fully customisable dot grid pages in Affinity Publisher in this detailed tutorial. Whether you're making planner pages or creating layouts for notebooks, I'll walk you through every step-from setting up an A4 and A5 page to creating and customising dot grids using the powerful move duplicate feature.
Learn how to create precise, reusable grids and adjust the appearance of your dots using symbols and global colours. By the end of this video, you’ll have the skills to make dot grid pages quickly and efficiently, saving time while keeping full creative control.
🎓 Key features covered
Setting up custom grid layouts
Using Move / Duplicate for fast and accurate dot placement
Customising dot shapes and colours
Creating reusable presets for future projects
Perfect for anyone working on planners, notebooks, or any project where dot grids are essential.
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[@grahampugh9687]

Clear and concise. Thank you.

[@allanjpalmer]

another excellent and useful tutorial 👍👍👍

[@laaljaabderrahim3062]

I appreciate all your tutorials. Thank you very much for this great and wonderful tutorial.

[@pandamonium9834]

Totally genius I looooove it 💖😎👍

[@bettybray6703]

Sweet!!!

[@cjsSeidel.and.art.]

Mega...

[@wellingtonmasuku]

Hi Elaine, thank for a wonderful tutorial, sorry to go off topic but when are we going to get our next MacBites Podcast?

[@r.ericsonera1987]

Fantastic ideas!!! Thank you. What if I use the letter size page?