How to Make a Certificate in Word

Create a certificate using Microsoft Word.

While you may normally use Microsoft Word to create reports or write essays, you can also use Word to create projects by accessing Microsoft Office Online. If you need to create a certificate, you can download a certificate template from Microsoft Office Online. There are many types of certificates to choose from, including appreciation and sports certificates. Using a Word certificate template saves you time from having to create a certificate from scratch.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word and click the Office button at the top left corner of the window. Select "New" from the drop-down menu. You can create new documents or templates here.

2. Look to the Microsoft Office Online search bar located in the top center of the "New Document" window. Type "certificate" in the search bar and press the Enter key.

3. Scroll through the list of certificate templates. If you want to preview a certificate template, click the template to see a larger image of the certificate in the pane to the right of the window.

4. Select a certificate you want to use and click the "Download" button. The certificate will open as a new document.

5. Use your mouse to highlight and delete the sample text from the template. After you remove the sample text, enter the text you want displayed on the certificate.

6. Click the Office button and select "Save As" from the menu to save the certificate. Enter a name for the template when the "Save As" window opens and then click "Save."

References

• Microsoft: Certificate templates