FAQ/HELP GUIDE

If you still need help after reading these instructions please feel free to message me or
send an e-mail to a1resumetemplate@gmail.com sharing your problem. I'll be happy to
help as soon as possible.

HOW DO I UNZIP THE FILE?

Here are a few Guidelines regarding how to unzip the file based upon what operating
system you have.

Mac: Simply double click the .zip file to open it up

Windows:

1. Locate the zipped folder that you want to unzip (extract) files or folders from.

2. Do one of the following:

• To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or
folder from the zipped folder to a new location.

• To unzip all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold (or right-click)
the folder, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.

HOW DO I PLACE MY PHOTO?

1. Click/select the shape that should contain your photo

2. Go to Format
3. Shape Fill
4. Picture...

A new window will show up. Click "picture or texture" And upload your photo.
(To your photo work inside the shape make sure you use a square shaped one, or it
may look distorted).

HOW TO SWAP ICONS?

1. Open your resume template

2. Right click on the icon you wish to swap
3. Select “Change Picture”
4. Navigate to the “Icons” folder

HOW TO ADD ADDITIONAL ICONS/IMAGES/SIGNATURE/TEXTBOXES?

1. Open your resume template

2. Click on a blank area without selecting an element.
3. On the top menu, select “Insert”
4. Click “Pictures”
5. Navigate to the “Icons/Images/Signature” folder

Once it lands on the page, go to it and use right-mouse-click > "Wrap Text" > Behind
Text or In Front of Text”. This action will prevent your image from interfering with the
design, making it "float".

The same works for new added text boxes; always make
sure, to right-mouse-click > "Wrap Text" > Behind Text or In Front of Text”.

HOW DO I EDIT THE SKILLS GRAPHICS?

Line: Select the vertical line, and using the arrow keys from your keyboard move it
more to the right or left
Bar: To change the width of the bar, select the movable part of the chart. Right-mouse-
click > "Format Shape". A new menu will show up. Select "Size", and add or reduce the
"Absolute Width" for the bar to resize. Click OK to save your alterations. Repeat the
same process for the
remaining bar charts.
Circular: Select the part of the graphic that is meant to shrink or grow. You'll see 2
glowing dots right at the beginning and end of the curve. To change the % simply play
with those 2 dots, but make sure to keep the curve with the same thickness.

HOW DO I SAVE A PDF WITHOUT THE WHITE BORDERS?

To retain the look of colors going all the way to the edge of the page please follow the
instructions:

1. In Word "File",
2. go to "Page Setup ... ":
3. Settings - Page Attributes
4. Format for - Any Printer
5. Paper Size - click here and select Manage Custom Sizes
6. Click + (at the bottom left) to add new size - name it
7. "PDF Borderless"
8. Set the paper size to 20.99 x 29,7 cm (or whatever you need if not using a A4)
Make sure the "Non-Printable Area" says "User Defined", and change all 4
margins in the boxes to 0 Click "OK"
9. Under "File" select "Save As...". In the window that opens select "Format" as
"PDF". Click "Save"

CHANGE COLOR

Geometric: Right click on the shape you want to recolor > "Format Shape (or)Object". A
new window will show up. Click "Fill" or "Line", and have fun selecting new colors.
Non-geometric: Right click on the graphic you want to recolor > "Format Picture". A
new window will show up. Click "Adjust Picture", and have fun playing with all the
recoloring options.

Note: If you are unable change the icon colors please send me a message on Creative
Market
HAVING TROUBLES?

I’m happy to help! Send me a message on Creative Market or email (

a1resumetemplate@gmail.com) and I will respond as within 24 hours (usually within 1-
3 hours) and help troubleshoot any technical difficulties you may be having.