How to Create a 6 Panel Brochure
Creating a six panel brochure is easy if you have Microsoft Word 2007 or an earlier version of Word. This tutorial provides easy steps for creating a brochure if you prefer to select a template from the Microsoft website. An alternative is to find a template under the "New" document tab on your computer version of Microsoft Word 2007.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with Internet access
- Microsoft Word 2007 or older
- Printer
- Printer paper
- Pictures
- Logos
- Written content
Instructions
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Obtain Template
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Go to Office.Microsoft.com and search for "Templates" or click on the "Templates" tab.
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In the "Templates" search box, type this search phrase: "six panel brochure."
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Click twice (or double-click) on the icon for the brochure style you like the best. The template will download to the hard drive of your laptop or personal computer.
Fill In Content
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Some brochure templates in the tri-fold style (with 6 panels) include default computer graphics, preformatted headings and fonts, dividers and formatted text boxes. After you decide on color or black-and-white, choose where to add content in the template.
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Add photos in photo boxes or add your own "Picture" option from the "Insert" menu in Microsoft Word 2007.
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Add text in text boxes. Add your own text in predetermined or custom font styles by choosing the "Text Box" tab on the "Insert" menu.
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Add your company logo, news articles, descriptions of the organization and captions for photos.
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Tips & Warnings
-If you choose a template on Microsoft Office Online, be sure to select a template that works with the version of Microsoft Word on your computer.
-Some templates are for Microsoft Publisher. Do not download a Publisher template if you do not have this software on your computer.
