Modes on the Cricut Create
TIP: To cut two proportionate characters (such as a base character and its shadow) using
the Fit to Page mode, select the Fit to Page mode with the larger character (shadow)
selected first. Press CUT and note the calculated size of the cut that appears on the LCD
screen. Unload and remove that cut and load in your next cutting mat and paper. Then
turn off the Fit to Page mode and select the noted calculated size for the smaller (base)
character. These two cuts (the shadow and the base) will now be in perfect proportion to
each other.
TIP: The Auto Fill mode will only allow up to 300 duplicates of the selected character(s).
TIP: Certain modes can be combined, such as Portrait and Fit to Page. However, the
two size modes (Fit to Page and Auto Fill) cannot be combined with each other or with
the Center Point function. For example, if you select Fit to Page and then select Auto
Fill, the Cricut Create will automatically deselect Fit to Page and select Auto Fill.
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The Portrait button changes the cutting direction from Land-
scape mode, the default setting, to Portrait mode. Landscape
cuts characters from top to bottom on the cutting mat (the
right side of the cut comes out of the machine first). Portrait cuts
characters from left to right on the cutting mat (the bottom side
of the cut comes out of the machine first).
The Portrait mode will start with the cutting blade in the top left
corner instead of the top right corner in the Landscape mode.
It will allow cuts up to 11.5" tall depending on the image. To cut
in Portrait mode, press the Portrait button so that the button is
backlit in green. Press Load Paper to load the paper and cut-
ting mat, wait for the blade to move to the top left corner, and
make your cutting selection. Press the Portrait button again to
return to Landscape mode. You will need to load the paper
and cutting mat again.
The Fit to Page mode maximizes the size of the character on
the page, overriding the size set with the Size Dial. To use the
Fit to Page mode, press the Fit to Page button any time before
pressing the CUT button. The mode will be on when the button
is backlit in green. After pressing CUT, the display will preview
the cut height and length before the machine begins to cut.
The Auto Fill mode fills the page with as many of the charac-
ters selected on the display as will fit on the page at the size
selected. To use the Auto Fill mode, press the Auto Fill button so
that the button is backlit in green. Then make your character(s)
selection, set the Size Dial, and press CUT.
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