Heavier paper, such as 170 to 300 gsm, may be used for premium or high-end brochures. The choice of paper weight depends on the brochure’s purpose and the desired feel.

Select "Portrait" to make a horizontal fold brochure or "Landscape" for a vertical fold brochure. Click "Size" in the Page Setup section and select the 8 ½-inch by 11-inch "Letter" size.

You can easily make a quality brochure on Google Docs by starting out with a Google Docs template. Templates are a good jumping-off point, but the real draw is how customizable they are.

How to Make a Pamphlet in InDesign. The Adobe InDesign desktop publishing application gives you the ability to produce professional-looking documents for an assortment of situations and audiences ...