How to Add a Watermark in Word 2007
In word processing terms, a watermark is a semi-transparent piece of text or an image printed in the background of a document. It can serve several purposes such as branding a piece of literature with a company logo, marking it as "confidential," "draft," "urgent" or simply making it more eye-catching. Whatever your reasons for applying a watermark, using Word 2007 you can do it quickly and achieve professional results.
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Instructions
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Open a new or existing document in Word 2007. The placing of the watermark works independently of other elements so you do not need to worry about an existing layout being altered as a result of inserting a watermark.
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Select the "Page Layout" tab from the top menu bar. This will give you a set of groups. Go to the Page Background group and select "Watermark." This will open a set of pre-existing watermarks.
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Choose the watermark most relevant to your needs and continue with your task. If none of those offered is suitable, select the "Custom Watermark" option. This will open the Printed Watermark dialogue box.
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Click on the "Picture watermark" radio button if you wish to use an image. This will activate the Select Picture button which will enable you to browse to the desired image. You will also be able to adjust the scale of the image. Ensure that the "Washout" box is ticked so that the image does not interfere with the rest of your document. If you prefer text instead of a picture, click on the "Text watermark" radio button and insert the desired text and formatting options.
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Click 'OK' and complete your task as normal.
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