DIY: Tri-Fold Brochure in Word 97

Create a tri-fold brochure by properly formatting columns in Word 97.

Brochures are a way to advertise new products and services. A tri-fold design is one of several layout options available for a brochure. In this format, there are six different surfaces to write content on. If you want to design your own, use a program such as Word to format your tri-fold brochure. Word 97 has a column feature that allows you to format the document with three columns. You can then create your tri-fold brochure from this format.

Instructions

1. Open a new document in Word 97.

2. Click "Format" in the top menu bar between "Insert" and "Tools." A drop-down menu displays on your screen.

3. Click "Columns." A new window will open; choose the "Presets" tab. Select "Three."

4. Click "Equal column widths" and then click "OK." Word will format the document so that three equally spaced columns exist.

5. Click "Insert" and select "Column breaks" to create the second page of your brochure.

6. Type your brochure information into the columns. Add pictures or clip art where appropriate.

7. Print the document. Fold the document to create the tri-fold brochure.

References

• Leroy.k12.ny.us: MS Word '97
• Computercompanion.com: Use Word to Create a Tri-Fold Brochure