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name: latex-certificates-and-flyers
description: Use when creating or editing an editable LaTeX certificate, flyer, announcement, or other short visual document.
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# Certificates and flyers in LaTeX

Determine the document's purpose, audience, page size, orientation, print or screen destination, supplied wording and required branding. Confirm names, dates, titles and contact details from the user's material; leave unknown details marked for review. Inspect existing files, logos, fonts and layout conventions before choosing a class or drawing package.

Plan a clear hierarchy: the most important message should be visible first, while dates, locations, signatures and contact information remain readable at the intended size. For certificates, allow adequate space for recipient names and signatures of varying lengths. For flyers, make the event, venue, time and action easy to find. Avoid adding decorative content or imagery that conflicts with the user's brand or implies an endorsement.

Use editable, reusable LaTeX source with project-relative paths. Respect image and font permissions and the printer's actual bleed, margin, color and output requirements when supplied. Check contrast and legibility; do not rely on color alone to convey essential information. Keep textual content accessible where the selected workflow supports it.

Compile the final version with the actual engine and render every page. Check spelling, names, alignment, clipping, QR or link targets, safe margins, font embedding and image quality where relevant. Provide editable sources and any actual PDF produced, with dependencies and a list of unresolved proofing or print checks. A visual draft is not evidence of a booking, award, approval or event.