How to Make a Nice Anniversary Card on the Computer
An anniversary is a special milestone in a relationship, especially when many years have past. It is a time to celebrate with friends and family. Making a nice anniversary card on the computer will allow you to add personalized features and send a message to the recipients. You can use shareware as well as freeware word processing applications to create and design the anniversary card directly from your computer.
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Instructions
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Obtain your word processing program's card templates. Microsoft Works has templates already in the program. You can download templates for other processing applications too. A template is a guide to follow that is customizable.
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Open your template. Click on the template in your download folder. You can also explore your processing program for stock templates. If the word processing program carries templates, they may display after opening. Search through your toolbar for additional templates.
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Change the picture on the front of the card. Highlight the image, a box will appear around it. Click the "Insert" tab. Then select the "Picture" link. You may be prompted to select a picture or a clip art selection instead of seeing the insert tab. Scan your hard drive for a picture of the couple or their favorite setting. Resize the image according to the dimensions of the card. Click on the picture and move the boxes with your mouse. The corner box shortens the width while the top box moves the height.
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Select the font and color of the opening and inside message. Click the "Text" button or use the quick launch toolbar. Under the image, add "Happy Anniversary" or "Congratulation". Click on the inside insert of the anniversary card. Add a poem or special message. Another image can follow the note.
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Print the card. Place the paper inside the printer and click the printer icon. Select the "Print" button. Fold the top of the page to the bottom side and crease it. Then fold sideways, again creasing. Sign and send the anniversary card.
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Tips & Warnings
Many computers have Microsoft Works or Word. You may have the WordPerfect installation or you can download Atlantis Word Processor. You can also try a free application in many cases. The instructions may differ slightly. Explore the word processing program for text and image features.
