This tutorial shows how to create a cover page in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll create a cover page using a built-in design. Then, we’ll create a custom cover page that can be reused. Next, we’ll delete a cover page. Plus, the bonus section at the end … Continue Reading about How to Create a Cover Page in Microsoft Word (Built-In and Custom)
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How to Insert and Modify Image Watermarks in Microsoft Word
Today, we’re going to insert and modify image watermarks in Microsoft Word. This is the second in a three-part series about watermarks in Microsoft Word. In the first part, we inserted and modified text watermarks. In the third part, we will insert text and image watermarks on specific pages in Word. Image watermarks can be […]
How to Open Links in Separate Tabs in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader
Today, we’re going to tackle one of the most frequent questions I receive here on my blog and on my YouTube channel: How to open links in separate tabs rather than separate windows in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader. In addition, we’ll look at how to turn tabs into separate windows. First, let’s cover two […]
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How to Create Newspaper-Style Columns in Microsoft Word
Newspaper-style columns, which are also called newsletter columns, allow text and images to flow from one column to the next. This tutorial shows how to create newspaper-style columns in Microsoft Word. We’ll also look at how to create column breaks and how to return to a single column. Quick Links: How to Create Newspaper-Style Columns […]
How to Insert and Modify Text Watermarks in Microsoft Word
Watermarks are semitransparent words, phrases, or images that identify ownership (e.g., Copyright Generic Brand, LLC), indicate confidentiality (e.g., Confidential, Do Not Copy), or show status (e.g., Urgent, Draft). Last week, we added watermarks to PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. Inserting watermarks in Microsoft Word is more complex than in Acrobat, so we are going to divide […]
How to Insert Watermarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to insert watermarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. We’ll also look at how to update and remove watermarks. In addition, we’ll walk through the steps to add watermarks to multiple PDFs at once. But first… What Are Watermarks? Watermarks are words, phrases, or images used to identify ownership (e.g., Copyright XYZ […]
How to Insert Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to insert headers and footers in Microsoft Word. We’ll also look at how to edit and delete existing headers and footers. Quick Links: How to Insert Headers and Footers How to Edit Headers and Footers How to Delete Headers and Footers If you want to insert page numbers in headers or […]
How to Insert Placeholder Text in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to insert placeholder text in Microsoft Word without copying and pasting it from another source. Placeholder text, which is also called random text, filler text, or dummy text, fills space in a document for formatting or layout purposes. First, we’re going to look at how to create three types of placeholder […]
How to Use the Comment and Markup Tools in Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial explains how to edit PDFs with the comment and markup tools in Adobe Acrobat. First, we’ll look at how to access the tools. Then, we’ll look at how to use all thirteen markup tools, including sticky notes, strikethroughs, and text insertions. The bonus tips at the end show how to change the color […]
How to Create Drop Caps in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to create drop caps in Microsoft Word. A drop cap is a large letter at the start of a paragraph. Drop caps are traditionally used as decorative elements at the start of a document or the start of a chapter. In addition to creating drop caps, we’ll also look at how […]
How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to change the default font in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will look at how to change the default font for normal body text. Then, we will look at how to restore Word’s original defaults by replacing the normal.dotm template file through the Windows File Explorer. Quick Links: How to Change the […]
How to Create Buttons to Page Views in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to create buttons to page views in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. A page view is the part of the PDF you see on your screen when you create the button link. Therefore, you can link the button to anything viewable in your PDF, such as a specific part of a page, […]
How to Change the Font, Font Size, and Font Color in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows three ways to change the font, font size, and font color in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll use the font options in the ribbon. Then, we’ll use the Mini toolbar. Finally, we’ll use the Font dialog box. Do you want to change your default font, font size, or font color? Check out my […]