How to Create a Thanksgiving Family Newsletter in Microsoft Word

Share your news and activities with a Thanksgiving family newsletter.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that revolves around family and tradition. It is a perfect time to create a newsletter about your family’s activities over the past year. Microsoft Word provides a quick and easy way for making a professional and creative newsletter.

Instructions

1. Go to Microsoft’s Office Template Download Center. In the middle column of the screen, under “Browse Templates,” select “Newsletters" (see Resources below).

2. In the left column, click the “Filter by Product” drop-down menu and select “Word.”

3. Browse through the different newsletter templates available and select the one you like and that you feel best represents your family.

4. Click the title link for your selected template. Click the “Download” button and agree to Microsoft’s service agreement.

5. Once the template has been downloaded, open Microsoft Word. Create a new document based on the template.

6. Customize the colors, font, text and photos in the newsletter. The newsletter should reflect the personality and style of your family. Experiment with different color combinations, font size and styles, and photographs.

Tips & Warnings

• Print out copies of your family newsletter and pass them out to relatives and friends at Thanksgiving dinner.

Resources

• Microsoft Office Template Download Center