How to Make a Card in Publisher

Make a card for any occasion in Publisher.

Microsoft Publisher combines the feature-rich aspects of a professional desktop publishing application with the familiar tools and menus of other Microsoft Office programs, making it the ideal instrument to use to create polished yet personal publications, such as greeting cards for any occasion. Merge Publisher's high-quality templates with custom touches, such as your own digital images or personalized quotes for a card that is unique and professional.

Things You'll Need

• Publisher 2003 or 2007

Instructions

Make a Card in Publisher 2003

1. Start Microsoft Publisher. Click "Publications for Print" in the "New Publications" task pane on the left of the Publisher window. Click "Greeting Cards" and select a theme or holiday.

2. Click on the greeting card template from which you want to create a card. The template opens as a new Publisher file.

3. Select a layout option under "Design." Select the size of the card you want to print and the type of fold you want to use under "Page Options." If you wish to use a different font or color scheme, select options under "Color Schemes" or "Font Schemes."

4. Click on the placeholder containing text. To type your own text, select the suggested text and type over it. To select a different suggested verse, click "Select a Suggested Verse" at the bottom of the "Options" task pane. Choose a category from which to choose, click the text you like and click "OK."

5. Click on a picture in the card template to replace it with an image of your own. Right-click and select "Change Picture." Click "Browse" and locate the image on your computer that you want to use. Click "Insert."

6. Click the "Print Preview" button on the toolbar to see how your card will look. Click "Close" to go back to the template. Make any changes desired. Save and print the greeting card.

Make a Card in Publisher 2007

1. Start Microsoft Publisher. Select "Greeting Cards" in the "Available Publications" list that opens.

2. Select a theme, holiday or other category from which to choose a template. Click on a template to preview it in the right pane of the window. When you find a template you wish to use, click the "Download" button. The template opens as a new Publisher file.

3. Choose a different color scheme or font scheme in the "Customize" section if desired. Change the page size or fold in the "Page Setup" dialog box.

4. Click on a picture in the card template if you want to change it. Right-click and select "Change Picture." Select "Clip Art" to replace the picture with a clip art image or select "From File" to use an image on your computer. Locate the image you want to use and click "Insert."

5. Click on the placeholder containing text. To type your own text, select the suggested text and type over it. To select a different suggested verse, click "Select a Suggested Verse" at the bottom of the "Options" task pane. Choose a category from which to choose, click the text you like and click "OK."

6. Go to the "File" menu and select "Print." Click "Print Preview" to see how the card will appear printed. Close the window to go back and make any changes desired, or click "Print" to print the card immediately. Save the file before closing Publisher.

References

• Publisher 2003: Celebrate the holidays using Publisher greeting cards
• Publisher 2007: Reach out to customers and friends with Publisher greeting cards