How to Make & Print Calendars

Tight schedules are commonplace in today's world. Often our calendars are so full, it is hard to fit anything else into our week. Desk calendars are the perfect way to keep your day running smoothly and help with future planning. Making and printing your own calendar is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to this daily tool. While personalized calendars will probably not cut down on your busy schedule, they make wonderful mementos and treasured gifts.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer Word processing software Desktop publishing software Digital camera or photographs Scanner Color printer Paper

Non-Graphic Word Processing Calendars

1. Open a word processing software program such as Microsoft Word. Select the "insert" tab and click on tables.

2. Indicate the number of rows and columns you will need for your table. Your calendar should have at least four rows and seven columns.

3. Label the top of each column with the day of the week and type the date in the remaining squares of the table. Press enter to make the square the desired size.

4. Personalize your calendar by including important information such as birthdays and anniversaries.

5. Label the top of the calendar with the month and print your calendar page.

Using Desktop Publishing Software to Create Graphic Calendars

6. Open software program and click on the icon to create a calendar.

7. Determine the graphic elements you would like to use in your calendar. If you have photographs, scan them into your computer using a digital scanner. If you do not have photographs, take pictures with a digital camera and upload them to your computer. Most programs also have a selection of clip art that can be used.

8. Place graphic elements in the desired location on your calendar.

9. Add months, dates and other important information to your calendar.

10. Print the calendar on your home printer.

Tips & Warnings

• Microsoft Publisher is an easy and economical desktop publishing software program. If you want a higher quality print job, save your document in a portable document file (PDF) and bring it to a local printer. You can also create a calendar online using service provider such as Shutterfly. It allows you to upload photographs and select type fonts. Once the calendar is printed they will mail it to your home address.
• If moisture makes the ink from your printer run, use a professional printer.

Resources

• Shutterfly Website