When folding paper into three parts (a tri-fold), c folds have 6 panels (counting both sides of the paper) with two parallel folds in a spiral fold configuration.
The c fold is a common type of fold for brochures, letters, self-mailers (such as newsletters), and even other paper products such as paper hand towels.
Important Layout Consideration for C Folds: To allow the panels to nest inside each other properly, the folded-in end panel is usually 1/32" to 1/8" narrower than the other panels. This difference in panel sizes, though slight, needs to be taken into account when setting up guides in page layout software and when composing text and images for a brochure or other document. Otherwise, margins will appear uneven or text and images may fall into the creases.
When purchasing pre-scored brochure paper for desktop printing it is important to feed the paper into your printer in the correct position so that the correct parts of the layout are printed on the ever-so-slightly smaller folded in panel.
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