How to Add a Watermark to a Page in Microsoft Word
A watermark is a lightly colored picture or piece of text that shows up on the background of a document. It's a very subtle feature that often conveys a message. Companies sometimes insert their trademarks as a watermark on the background of a page. Also, large words such as "draft," "confidential" and "copy" are often used. For an individual, the watermark possibilities are endless so the next time you prepare a document, you might want to insert your very own watermark. Here are some steps to guide you through inserting a watermark in Microsoft Word 2003.
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Instructions
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Go to the "Format" menu.
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Hover over "Background."
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Click on "Printed Watermark."
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Notice that you have two options-"Picture watermark" and "Text watermark."
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Select "Picture watermark" if you'd like to insert a photo that you've taken, drawn or scanned. If you don't want to use a picture from your computer, you can always choose from the clipart that Microsoft offers. Once you decide on the picture, click "Insert" and then "Apply."
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Pick "Text watermark" if you would like to use text for a watermark. Once you click on "Text watermark," you will be able to choose text from a drop down box. If you don't want any of the text options that Word offers, merely delete the words in the text box and type in your own. After you've made your choice or typed text into the box, click "Apply."
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Print out a draft of the document to view it up close, or if you'd rather view it on the computer screen, go to "File" and then click "Print Preview."
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Tips & Warnings
You must be in Normal, Print Layout or Outline view for the watermark command to be available.
After selecting a picture or text watermark, notice that other options are available to customize your watermark.
