A4 Publication System · Affinity V3

Build polished reports and publications without rebuilding the foundations every time.

This production-ready A4 system for Affinity Publisher includes modular grids, baseline rhythm, master pages, automatic pagination and a complete linked typography system.

Designed for reports, white papers, research publications and other long-form documents, it gives you a professional editorial foundation that’s ready to adapt—not a finished visual style you have to fight against.

Change the type and colours globally, add your content and build from a structure that already works.

What you get

A fully configured publication foundation. More than a fixed template: a reusable publication system. Everything is pre-aligned and pre-linked so you can focus on content, not construction.

• 1 × editable .afpub file.

• 12 example pages

• fonts packaged

Document & Layout Setup

• A4 facing-page document with margins, bleed, and column grid configured

• 6-column and 12-column modular grids

• Baseline rhythm system for consistent vertical spacing

• Running headers and automatic pagination

Master Pages

• Cover

• Back Cover

• Section Opener

• Body Layout (6-column)

• Data Layout (12-column — tables, figures, and structured content)

Typography System

All styles are pre-linked for fast global editing and consistent hierarchy across every page.

Base styles: Body, Intro Paragraph, Dense, Drop Cap, Initial Words

Lists: Numbered, Bulleted

Supporting text: Captions, Footnotes, Side Notes, Endnotes, Section Markers

Quotes: Inline, Standard, Display

Headings: H1 Title · H2 Chapter · H3 Section · H4 Detail

Included Fonts

• EB Garamond — body text

• Libre Franklin — headings and hierarchy

Both fonts are packaged inside and fully replaceable through the base styles.

Colour System

Configured for professional print workflows using CMYK values and controlled grayscale tones for reliable, consistent output.

Who it's for

Designers, researchers, consultants, and publishers who regularly produce structured long-form documents and want a solid professional foundation they don't have to figure out and rebuild every time.

Use it as a ready-to-publish document system — or as a base to build more visually advanced editorial layouts on top of.

How to get started

1. Install the included fonts

2. Open the Affinity Publisher file

3. Browse the example spreads

4. Choose your master page

5. Duplicate layouts and replace content

6. Adjust fonts or colours as needed

7. Export for print or digital use

Compatibility

Affinity Publisher v3. Not compatible with Adobe InDesign