How Do I Add the Word Draft As Background to Word Document?

Add the word "draft" to your work in progress Word Document in a few steps.

When creating a new document, a Microsoft Word user may want to place a watermark in the background as the company crest or as simply the word "draft" to denote a work in progress. In a few simple steps, a light background or watermark can be placed in any Microsoft Word document. This method can easily upgrade the look of your document to a professional level.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word.

2. Open a new document, or select your current document to add a watermark to the background.

3. Select the "Format" menu, highlight the word "background" and click on the word "printed watermark."

4. Click "text watermark" and type in the word "draft."

5. Format the text as desired and click "apply" to have the watermark show up throughout the document.

Tips & Warnings

• To add a picture instead of text, select "picture watermark" in Step 4. Click "select picture" and find the picture on your computer. Click "insert" to add the picture to your watermark. Format as desired and click "apply" to add it to your entire document.

• Make sure to remove the watermark once the draft document becomes the final document.

References

• Microsoft Office Online: Add a Background or Watermark