Operation Manual

Note
LibreOffice uses interchangeable terms for one concept: slide master, master slide,
and master page. All refer to a page which is used to create other pages. When
searching for information in Draw Help, it may be necessary to use alternative
search terms.
Master page view
To add objects and fields to a master page, go to View > Master on the main menu bar to open the
master page view. The Master View toolbar (Figure 239) also opens when you switch to master
view. If this toolbar does not appear, go to View > Toolbars > Master View on the main menu bar.
To return to normal page mode, click on Close Master View in the Master View toolbar or go to
View > Normal on the main menu bar.
Figure 239: Master View toolbar
Creating master pages
Each drawing you create already has a default master page, but you can create extra master
pages to change the look of some of the pages in your multi-page drawing.
1) Go to View > Master on the main menu bar to open the master page view.
2) Click on the New Master icon in the Master View toolbar to create a new master page.
The new master page is automatically selected allowing you to add a new set of items to
create a new look for your pages.
Renaming master pages
Each new master page created has the default name of Default 1, Default 2, and so on. It is
recommended to rename your new master page with a more meaningful name. The default master
page that was created when you first created your drawing can also be renamed.
1) Go to View > Master on the main menu bar to open the master page view.
2) Right-click on a master page in the Page pane and select Rename Page from the context
menu or click on the Rename Master icon on the Master View toolbar. This opens a
dialog where you can type a new name.
3) Click OK to save the master page with its new name.
Deleting master pages
1) Go to View > Master on the main menu bar to open the master page view.
2) Select the master page you want to delete.
3) Right-click on a master page that you created in the Page pane and select Delete Page
from the context menu or click on the Delete Master icon on the Master View toolbar.
Note
The Delete option and Delete icon are only available when there is more than one
master page in your drawing. You cannot delete the default master page that was
created when you first created your drawing.
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