Report Card Creator - User Guide 1 - Manually Completing and Saving the Report Card Templates

Sep 24, 2026

Guide for schools on manually completing and saving report card templates. It explains how to view and download the nine PDF templates using Adobe Reader, then how to print them with correct printer settings, including centering and choosing Fit to Printable Area. It also covers the two printing options—photocopy masters and back-to-back—by adjusting double-sided/page-flip properties. Finally, it shows how to customise the front cover by inserting text into designated boxes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

How to view and download the templates

How to print the templates

Printing photocopy masters

Printing back-to-back

How to customise the templates

Information for schools USER GUIDE 1 MANUALLY COMPLETING AND SAVING THEREPORT CARD TEMPLATES Introduction The Report Card Templates can be completed in two ways: (a) Manual completion: Print a blank template and handwrite your reports. (b) Electronic completion: Download and save a blank template, type your reports, then save and print them. This user guide explains how to manually complete and save the templates by following these steps: | 1. | How to view and download the templates | | | --- | --- | --- | | 2. | How to print the templates | | | 3. | How to customise the templates | | 1. How to view and download the templates To view and download the templates you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Most new computers will have Adobe Reader pre-installed. If you do not have the programme it can be downloaded at [www.adobe.com or](www.adobe.com or) by clicking the icon below: There are nine templates in total. The templates are in portable document format (PDF) . To view a report card, click on the report card name. The file will open in anew window on your computer screen. It can then be printed (see ‘how to print the templates’) . To download a copy of a template to your computer right click the template name and select save target as. A dialogue box will appear which will enable you to save the file on your desktop. Information for schools 2. How to print the templates There are two options for printing the templates: a. Print photocopy masters b. Print back-to-back (if your printer has such a facility) a. Print photocopy masters When you have opened your chosen report card template you must adjust your printer settings to ensure the printed report card is centred on the page, making accurate folding possible. Select File/Print on your menu bar. A dialogue box similar to that below will appear. Look for the section marked Page Handling. Check that the Page Scaling box reads Fit to Printable Area. If not, select this option. Click OK and the two page document should print correctly. Screen shot 1: Printing b. Printing back-to-back The templates are automatically configured to print double-sided asa landscape (horizontal) document. However, some printers may over-ride the print properties of the document. In these instances, it will be necessary to change the print properties on your printer, to ensure the page flips on the correct side when printing double-sided. It is not possible to give universal instructions on back-to-back printing. Refer to the operating instructions for your printer. Information for schools 3. How to customise the templates Should you wish, you can add text to the front cover of the report cards. For example, you may wish to insert the school name in the upper box and further details in the lower box. To do this, click the appropriate box; a text insertion cursor will appear. You can then enter text as you would in a Word document. It is not possible to save this text. Screen shot 2: Customise the front cover

FAQs

What software is required to view and download the report card templates?

Adobe Reader is required to view and download the PDF report card templates.

What are the two printing options for the templates?

The guide describes printing photocopy masters and printing back-to-back, depending on the printer’s capabilities.

How can the report cards’ front cover be customised?

Click the appropriate front-cover text boxes to enter the desired school name and details. Saving this inserted text is not supported.

Sep 24, 2026

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