How to Create a Certificate in Word

Microsoft Word may be your choice for creating text-heavy documents such as letters or reports, but the software comes with a variety of quick-start templates to help you design other materials as well. Give someone a bit of recognition with a Word-created certificate, a custom award tailored to the person and occasion. All of the same familiar Word functionality applies to creating certificates; with a couple of quick clicks, you'll have a personalized accolade.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word. Click the "File" tab at the top of the screen. Click "New."

2. Double-click the "Certificates" button under the "Available Templates" pane. Double-click one of the award category file folders, such as "Sports" or "Business." Scroll through the different certificate options and double-click a template to open it in a new Word window.

3. Click into the text area where the word "Name" is on the certificate. Type over the placeholder text with the honoree's name.

4. Type the date of the award and the name and title of the person giving the award in the appropriate placeholder spaces on the certificate.

5. Highlight the placeholder text lines describing the reason for the certificate and type over them with a custom description.

6. Optionally, add a company or other organizational logo to the certificate by clicking the "Insert" tab at the top of the screen. Click the "Picture" button below the tab. Browse to a digital logo and double-click it. Drag it into place on the certificate.

7. Click the "File" tab, select "Save As," name the certificate file and save it to the computer.

References

• Microsoft Office: Getting Started with Word