How to Make a Certificate Using Microsoft Publisher

Certificates are used for many occasions. A business promotion can utilize a certificate for a product's special offer then mail or hand it out to customers. Organizational achievement awards are a nice way to honor someone. Personal acknowledgments for friends and families are professionally made with Microsoft Publisher. With today's laser and color printers the resulting copies are perfect. Read on to learn how to make a certificate using Microsoft Publisher.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Publisher
• Printer

Instructions

Make an Award Certificate

1. Open Microsoft Publisher and click "Publications for Print" located in the "New Publication" pane. This is set to automatically open. Or click "File" then "New" to access the publication designs.

2. Choose "Award Certificates" from the "New Publication" side column. The large window displays the templates for your program. Note the two categories: Plain Paper and Special Paper.

3. Pick a template that fits your needs and click the picture above its title.

4. Click "Color Schemes" in the side pane and choose your color. The certificate immediately reflects your choice.

5. Move your mouse and click "Font Schemes" in the side panel to locate the font of your choice.

6. Highlight with your mouse each line in the certificate. Click the box to add the particular information needed. You can also change the placeholder default text by highlighting it and then typing the words you want.

7. Save and print your certificate.

Make a Gift Certificate

1. Open your Microsoft Publisher program and click "Publications for Print" in the task pane. Or click "File" then "New" to access the publication designs.

2. Select "Gift Certificates" and click.

3. Decide on the certificate that suits your needs and click it.

4. Keep the color scheme or change to another from the "Color Schemes" side pane. Point and click your choice.

5. Stay with the default font or choose another from the "Font Schemes."

6. Fill in the boxes on the certificate by highlighting then typing the information.

7. Save your certificate and print.

Tips & Warnings

• To add a different photo or art clip to a certificate, right click on the default picture. A dialog box opens. Move your mouse over "Change Picture." Choose the file location and type of picture you want on your certificate.

• Add your name, address, phone number and company logo in the dialog box that opens when you choose a certificate. This information is saved for future use. Click "Cancel" if it doesn't apply.