A Step by Step Guide to Create Binder Covers and Spines ... You can even create them in the same file. Step 1 Add a new blank slide. Step 2 Go to the Insert tab and draw a rectangle shape. When selected, click the Shape Format tab and make sure the dimensions (on the right side) are 11″ high and 0.9″ wide. (0.9″ wide fits a 1-inch binder spine perfectly.