How to Make Business Cards on a Computer

Make your own business cards

You can make simple business cards or add fancy graphics, a logo or even a picture of yourself with the right software. There are application programs to choose from, but here are basic instructions for using Microsoft Word.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word
• Printers

1. Open the File menu and choose New.

2. Open the Tools menu and choose Envelopes and Labels.

3. Click Options.

4. Confirm that Avery Standard is selected in the "Product type" menu.

5. Choose "3612 - Business Card" in the "Product number" menu, and click OK.

6. Click New Document. A label template appears with the correct margins for a business card.

7. Select Picture from the Insert menu and browse your files for a picture or your logo to put on your card.

8. Adjust the graphic to the size you want.

9. Choose a font for the text and type your name and business address.

10. Type your e-mail address, fax number and phone number.

11. Copy and paste your design into each space on the page.

12. Use the Print Preview command to see how the cards will look.

13. Save your design when you're satisfied with it.

14. Make sure your blank business cards are in the printer.

15. Press Print on the toolbar when you're ready to print.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make strictly formal business cards or fun business cards.

• Let your creative side take over.

• Scan a picture of yourself or have one scanned so you can put it on your cards.

• Put a picture of your place of business on the cards.

• Buy software that makes it easy to create the cards. Some shareware Web sites let you download limited versions of software to try. There are also sites where you can actually make a business card online and print it for free.