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Microsoft Publisher, a basic design program, is included in the complete Microsoft Office software package. It may not be as sophisticated as other graphic design programs, but it is perfect for those with small businesses and limited budgets who need to develop marketing materials, such as flyers and brochures. Since it’s very user-friendly, Publisher is an excellent resource, even for those who may not be very computer savvy. Below are the basics for getting started using Microsoft Office Publisher. Choosing a Publication Type Although users may develop their own templates, it’s often a good idea to begin with those that Publisher provides. After opening Publisher, the first step is to choose a template by clicking on File on the main menu bar and then selecting New. On the left side of the screen, an alphabetical list will appear which consists of available document types, including Advertisements, Brochures, Résumés and Websites, to name a few. To the right of the ba...

When letters or other documents are printed on letterhead that includes your business, school or organization’s contact information, logo and other custom details, they appear much more professional than they would on plain paper. Custom letterhead can be expensive to purchase and challenging to create, unless you know how to design it yourself. Fortunately, creating a custom design in Publisher is simple. Once you do, you can apply it to the background of a Word document and save it as your own unique letterhead template. Begin by opening a blank publication in Microsoft Publisher, selecting Portrait orientation. Add logos or other images by going to the Insert menu in Publisher 2007 or earlier, pointing to Picture and selecting From File to locate an image stored on your computer or network. In Publisher 2010, go to the Insert tab and click on Picture in the Illustrations group. You can also select Clip Art in any version of Publisher to add an image from the Microsof...