How to Make Brochures on Microsoft Word

Do you want to know how to make brochures on Microsoft Word? Brochure making and color brochure printing is easy because can download brochure templates or make your own. Look at sample brochures to get a feel for the brochure designs layout you want before you start printing brochures. Plan on using the brochure software to create pages that are 8 ½ by 11 size so you can print brochure fliers on standard printers. Knowing how to make brochures is important because when you print brochure fliers for your business, you spread the word.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word
• Printer for color brochure printing

1. Decide before brochure making on the product or message, and write it clearly and succinctly. Your message should be fewer than 400 words total for the best brochure designs. Most brochure software have brochure templates that save 1/3 to ½ of the space for pictures or photographs for brilliant color brochure printing. You can see on sample brochures how to spread the text out throughout all page sections. But as a general rule how to make brochures that are folded in half that look well balanced, the text should be at the top on the first page, bottom on the second, top on the third, and bottom on the fourth to create balance. Try printing brochures as samples at this point with just the text and white space to get a sense of how balanced it looks.

2. Choose pictures for your color brochure printing. Take a look at sample brochures to get a sense of the size and layout of pictures so you can learn how to make brochures that look professional. Or download brochure templates from Microsoft Word's website that supplement your brochure software. Make sure the pictures in your brochure designs fit your message when printing brochures. You'll need the proper permission and license for the photos you use when brochure making, or take your own photos so you can print brochure fliers that are royalty free.

3. Print sample brochures that you created so that both sides are face up. For color brochure printing click print near the top right window of the brochure software, then click the properties button. Under the "printing shortcuts" tab, choose "two sided duplex printing" for printing brochures. After you print brochure making a sample, make sure you can fold it evenly. Make adjustments to your brochure templates until you are satisfied with the brochure designs. Now that you know how to make brochures, print enough for your target audience. Good luck! For more help with printing other kids of brochures, see my resources below.

Resources

• Print brochure trifolds