Page Settings

The Settings tab contains CSS rules that control the page layout, particularly the page size and margins. These settings use CSS @page rules that apply when your resume is rendered for PDF export.

The @page Rule

The @page CSS rule lets you control page dimensions and margins:

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This is the default configuration used in resume.lol templates.

Page Size Options

Letter (US Standard)

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Letter size is 8.5" × 11" - standard in the United States and Canada.

A4 (International Standard)

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A4 size is 210mm × 297mm - standard in most countries outside North America.

Custom Dimensions

You can specify exact dimensions:

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Margin Configuration

Uniform Margins

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All four sides get the same margin.

Different Margins

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Or use shorthand (top, right, bottom, left):

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Larger Content Area

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Smaller margins give you more space but can look cramped. Balance is key.

More Conservative

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Larger margins look more spacious but reduce available content area.

Common Configurations

US Resume (Recommended)

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International Resume

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Compact Layout

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Smaller top/bottom margins with standard left/right.

Units

You can use different units for margins:

  • in - inches (e.g., 0.5in)
  • cm - centimeters (e.g., 1.27cm)
  • mm - millimeters (e.g., 12.7mm)
  • pt - points (e.g., 36pt)

Inches are most common for US resumes, centimeters for international.

How Settings Work with Other Tabs

Your resume is built from three parts:

  1. Markdown - Your content
  2. CSS - Styling for your content (fonts, colors, spacing)
  3. Settings - Page-level configuration (size, margins)

The Settings CSS is applied after your main CSS, and it specifically handles page layout for PDF generation.

Tips for Page Settings

  • Start with the defaults (letter size, 0.5in margins) - they work well for most resumes
  • Use letter size if applying to US/Canadian companies, A4 for international
  • Keep margins between 0.4in and 0.75in for good readability
  • Too-small margins can make your resume feel cramped
  • Too-large margins waste valuable space
  • Test your resume with your settings to ensure content fits properly
  • If your resume is slightly over one page, try reducing margins slightly before cutting content

Other @page Properties

While size and margin are the most important, you can also use:

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However, the basics (size and margin) are usually all you need.