Making Custom Stamps in Microsoft Word

Easily create a custom stamp in Microsoft Word.

With stationery, photographs and mail rapidly becoming completely digital, it has become convenient to create and use custom stamps digitally as well. Through Microsoft Word, you can easily make a custom stamp that adds personality to your correspondence and professionalism to your business documents. Saving your custom stamp on your computer also allows you to quickly make changes and adjustments.The range of fonts and colors available in Microsoft Word enables anyone to make unique designs for a custom stamp.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word. Go to "File" and select "New document." You may also click "Control" and "N" to create a new document.

2. In the top navigation menu, go to "Insert" and click "Text Box." Holding down your mouse, draw a new text box on your document by dragging your mouse across the screen.

3. Resize the text box to suit your preference by hovering your mouse over one of the corners and clicking and dragging the edges.

4. Click the middle of the text box and enter the text for your custom stamp. Personalize and customize the text by using different fonts, colors and alignments.

5. Save your file as a Word document on your computer. When you want to use your custom stamp in a document, click "Insert," then select "File." Choose the custom stamp file; your stamp should be embedded into the new document.

Tips & Warnings

• Take the time to experiment with different fonts and sizes. Vary the text alignment, style and colors. This will help you make a stamp design that reflects your creativity and personality. Adding an image, such as your photo or business logo, can also add spark to your custom stamp.