How to Use Microsoft Publisher

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch Microsoft Publisher.

   Upon opening the application, the Catalog window will display on-screen.
   
   The Catalog window features a number of different publication types and templates you can use to design your document, including newsletters, brochures, signs, greeting cards, letterheads, envelopes, banners, advertisements, and more.
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   Step 2: Click on the publication type you want to create in the left column.

   A number of different templates for the chosen publication type will display in the pane on the right. , For example, if you chose “Newsletter” as the publication type and your newsletter is geared toward children, you may want to use the “Kid Stuff Newsletter” template. , The Catalog window will disappear, and display your template in the main Publisher window., The wizard will guide you through the process of formatting your document. , The steps will vary for each document based on your publication type.
   
   For example, if creating a newsletter, the wizard will ask you to select a color scheme, and indicate whether you want the recipient’s address printed on the document. , The wizard will be minimized, and you can now begin adding text and pictures to your document. , Your document will feature multiple frames, into which text or pictures can be added.
   
   In most cases, Publisher places example text and photos in each template to provide you with a general idea of how to write and format your document.
   
   For example, if creating an envelope, Publisher inserts dummy addresses in the appropriate text frames on the document so you can replace the text with your own information. , You can also insert additional frames into the document as needed. ,,,,,, This opens the “Insert Picture” dialog box. ,,,, The outline of a box will appear around the image. ,,, Hold down CTRL when dragging a center handle to crop both sides evenly.
   
   Hold down CTRL + Shift when dragging a corner handle to crop all four sides evenly while maintaining the proportions of your image. ,,, Otherwise, Publisher will save your file to the default working folder. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Scroll through the templates in the right pane to find the template you want to use.

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   Step 4: Select your template

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   Step 5: then click on “Start Wizard” at the bottom right corner of the Catalog window.

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   Step 6: Click on “Next” in the left pane after starting the wizard for your Publisher template.

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   Step 7: Follow the instructions provided by the Publisher wizard to create your document.

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   Step 8: Click on “Finish” on the last tab of the Publisher wizard.

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   Step 9: Click on the section of the document to which you want content added.

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    Step 10: Type content or insert images into each frame in the document as desired.

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    Step 11: Click on the “Insert” tab and select “Draw Text Box.”

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    Step 12: Position your cursor where you want the top left corner of the frame to begin.

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    Step 13: Drag your cursor diagonally down and to the right until the frame is in the size desired.

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    Step 14: Click inside the frame and start typing text.

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    Step 15: Position your cursor where you want the image added to your document.

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    Step 16: Click on the “Insert” tab and select “Picture” under the Illustrations group.

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    Step 17: Click on the folder in the left pane that contains the image you want added to your document.

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    Step 18: Open the same folder in the right pane of the dialog box.

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    Step 19: Select the picture you want added to your document

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    Step 20: then click “Insert.” The image will be added to your document.

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    Step 21: Click on the picture in your document you want cropped.

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    Step 22: Click on the “Format” tab and select “Crop” under Picture Tools.

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    Step 23: Position the cropping handle over the edge or corner of your picture as desired.

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    Step 24: Drag the cropping handle over the portion of picture you want cropped

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    Step 25: or removed.

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    Step 26: Click on “File” and select “Save.”

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    Step 27: Type a name for your document in the “Save As” dialog box.

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    Step 28: Specify the location to which you want your document saved.

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    Step 29: Click on “Save.” Your document will now be saved.

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    Step 30: Click on “File” and select “Print.”

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    Step 31: Enter the number of copies you want printed next to “Copies of print job.”

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    Step 32: Verify your printer is selected next to “Printer.” In most cases

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    Step 33: the properties of your default printer will automatically display in this field.

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    Step 34: Indicate the paper size you’re using to print your document under “Settings.”

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    Step 35: Select your print color preferences

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    Step 36: then click “Print.” Your document will now be sent to the printer.

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