How to Create a Flyer in Microsoft Publisher

By eHow Computers Editor

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Flyers are an effective means to advertise special events, business promotions, goods for sale and rental properties. If you are accustomed to creating flyers in Microsoft Word and feel limited by the layout capabilities, give Publisher a try. Publisher contains a variety of pre-made designs and also allows you to develop custom layouts. Read on to learn how to create a flyer in Microsoft Publisher.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Select one of the design templates. Click "File" and then "New" to open the Catalog Window. Click the "Flyers" option on the Wizards menu. Select the desired flyer style from the options and then click "Start Wizard." Click "Finish" at the bottom of the Wizards menu. Click "Color Scheme" on the Flyer Wizard menu to change the color scheme.

Step2

Create your own flyer design. On the main menu, click "File" and then "New." Select the "Blank Publications" tab from the Design Catalog Window. Enter text and insert images using the instructions in the steps below.

Step3

Enter and edit text. Place the mouse inside the desired text box and click once. Type the text or cut and paste from a Word document. Format the font style, size and appearance by using the main menu at the top of the screen. Place the mouse over the border until the word "Resize" appears to change the size of a text box. Click and drag the border to the desired size. Create an additional text box by clicking the text frame tool (capitalized "A") on the menu on the left side of the screen. Place the mouse in the desired location, then click and drag to create the desired box size.

Step4

Insert images. Go to the main menu. Click "Insert" and then "Picture." Select your choice of clip art or a photo stored on your computer. Resize the image by placing the mouse on one of the corner boxes until the mouse says "Resize." Click and drag the mouse diagonally towards the center of the photo until the photo reaches the desired size.

Step5

Edit the flyer layout as needed. Move a text box or image by placing the mouse over the item until the word "Move" appears. Click and hold down the mouse and drag to the desired location. Delete a text box by placing the mouse inside the box and clicking once. On the main menu click "Edit" and then "Delete Object."

Step6

Finalize the flyer. Proofread and spell check. Print a test document on plain white paper and do a final proofread. Send the flyer by email or post on a website. Convert the document to PDF format using Adobe software to allow people who don't have Publisher to open the flyer.

Tips & Warnings

Save the document frequently to prevent losing your work in the event of a computer problem.
Microsoft Publisher includes additional formatting features that will make your flyer look more interesting. Look at the Help menu to learn how to create borders and background shading.