Know-How in Microsoft Publisher


Know-How in Microsoft Publisher

 by: Mart Gil Abareta

For those who still don’t know, Microsoft Publisher helps computer users to easily create, customize and publish materials such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, newsletters and websites. It provides tools to create professional and compelling marketing materials that will help you take your business further. With professional page layout and text tools, you can build a strong visual identity for your product or company.

As a part of this article, I’ll be tackling few simple tips that you have to know once you’re new to this software program. These tips include creating a publication using a wizard and using the quick publication wizard with a blank publication. Don’t worry, learning Microsoft Publisher is easy. You just need to be patient and dedicated if you really want to apply what you know about it. Hope you enjoy doing these tips on your own, too.

In creating a publication using a wizard, go to the File menu and click New. Then, click the Publications by Wizard tab. In the Wizards pane, click the type of publication you want. In the right pane, click the design you want. Next, click Start Wizard. To make changes to the publication's color scheme, layout or personal information now, click Next and step through the wizard's questions to make the desired changes. When you finish making changes, click Finish. In your publication, replace the placeholder text and pictures with your own or with other objects. On the File menu, click Save. In the Save In box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication. In the File name box, type a name for your publication. Finally, click Save.

In using the Quick Publication Wizard with a blank publication, click New on the File menu. In the Catalog, click Blank Publications. Click the publication type you want and then click Create. In the Quick Publication Wizard pane, click the option you want. In the bottom pane, follow the instructions provided. Repeat the fourth and fifth steps for each option. On the File menu, click Save. In the Save In box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication. In the File name box, type a name for your publication. Lastly, click Save.

With Microsoft Publisher, you can easily update your publisher-created web pages. If you want to design catalogs, newsletters, or professional-looking greeting cards but don't know where to start, Microsoft Publisher is an ideal program for you.