How to Create a Name Card in MS Publisher

A name card is a great way to have all of your vital information in one place. It is a business card for people without businesses or business people who do not want to always advertise. Anyone can effortlessly create one with Microsoft Publisher, card stock and a printer. All you need is the details that you want to include on it and a small amount of time.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Publisher
• Laser printer
• Card stock or business card paper
• Picture, graphic or drawing (optional)

Instructions

1. Access Publisher’s Design Wizard tool. Open the program. The Microsoft Publisher Catalog should open automatically. If it does not, you will have to select “File” along with “New" to do this.

2. Select the general card details and design. Click on “Business Cards” to view designs. You will see them on the right side and can scroll down to view them all. Check out the cards presented and choose one to work with. You will be able to make numerous changes to it later. Click on the “Start Wizard” button. This opens the card you selected (shown on the right) and the wizard on the left. Click on “Next” to continue.

3. Customize your name card. The color scheme of your card can be changed. Simply decide on one of the schemes offered to observe how it will change the layout of it. Each time you select a different one, the card alters. Once you are satisfied with the color, click on “Next.” Leave the mark by “Landscape” orientation, and after that click on the “Next” button again. If you want to add some type of logo, select "Yes" or put a mark beside "No" and click “Next” once more. Place a mark next to “Several tiled on the page” and then “Next.”

4. If you have your information (name, address and business info) already in Microsoft Publisher, you will see it on the card and can change it if needed. If you do not, you can add it now by selecting any of them and then click on “Update.” Fill in all of the details that you want to include on your name card and then click on “Update” once more and then “Finish” to complete the wizard. You will then see your name card displayed with all of the details you included.

5. Put the finishing touches on your name card. There may be too much information or items on the card that you do not want. It is very easy to make changes to it. Move any parts of the card clicking on it and moving it with your mouse. You can also select any areas to delete. You can highlight any of the text on it and change the wording or how it looks. Do this by right clicking and selecting the adjustments you want to make from the options given. It is easy to add text or pictures to your name card, also. For text, click on the "Text Frame Tool" and place the text box on the card where you want it.

6. To add photos or other graphics, click on “Insert” and then “Picture” and the file type you need. Find the graphic you want to add and then click on “Insert” to view and place it on your card. Make all of the needed alterations to your name card.

7. After you are satisfied with it, you can save the card by naming it. You will now be able to print your name card and also access it later.