How to Create Printable Brochures

Printable brochures can showcase your art, products or business. Don't waste your money buying professionally-made brochures when you can easily create your own pamphlets for pennies. Advertise all of your business services or products on one brochure, or showcase one item or service for maximum exposure.

Instructions

1. Open a blank document in your word processor program. Go to "File" and "Page Set Up," then click "Size, Source & Orientation." Change the page orientation to "Landscape" and click "OK."

2. Go to "Format" at the top of the page and select "Columns." Change the number of columns to two and click "OK."

3. Type the information for the back of your brochure in the first column on the page. This may be pricing, directions and contact information.

4. Type your business name at the top of column two. Insert a picture of the product, or clip art, below your business name; go to "Insert" and "Picture" to select the file. Type a description of the product or your business below the photo.

5. Hit enter several times until a new page appears. Type additional information about your products or services in the new columns.

6. Print the first page of your brochure. Go to "File," then click "Print."

7. Place the printed page back into the printer as directed for two-sided printing.

8. Print the second page of the brochure on the back of the first page. Fold the brochure in half.