How to Create a Website Using Microsoft Publisher

A website can be a boon to your business, a way to share your favorite hobby, or an expression of your individuality to the world. Microsoft Publisher comes with a variety of tools to help create a website that meets most people's needs.

Instructions

1. Open the Microsoft Publisher program. The "New Publication" wizard will open. If it doesn't, click "File, New" from the menu at the top of the screen.

2. Select "Web Sites and Email" in the New Publication dialog box. Click on "Web Sites" in the drop-down menu.

3. Choose one of four options: Easy Web Site Builder, 3-Page Web Site, Product Sales, or Professional Services. On the right side of the screen, a preview panel will show how each choice looks. You can also use the scroll bar on the right to slowly look at each available option.

4. Create a website quickly with the Easy Site Builder. Simply check boxes in the Easy Site Builder pop-up dialog box. You are asked about the objectives of your site and the necessary web elements will be added to the site to help meet those individualized needs.

5. Fill in your personal information on the next pop-up dialog box, such as name, address, and phone number. The information you add depends on the purpose of your website.

6. Choose website options from the left-side window. You can decide the font type, color scheme, the layout of text and buttons, and even change the overall design scheme using the available selections.

7. Close all dialog boxes and start editing your web page. Add text and graphics to showcase your purpose. Add additional pages by clicking "Insert-Page" on the top menu bar and your selected design elements will already be in place.

8. Preview your website from the File menu. The Publish button is also located in the File menu. You must have a website host to publish to the Internet. Otherwise publish it to a folder on your computer.

Resources

• Official Microsoft website.