How to Print Jewel Case Inserts

You can design and print your own jewel case inserts.

Jewel case inserts allow you to design and print graphics for the front of a CD case. You can also use the insert to list the contents of the CD, such as a song list for a music CD or folder list for a data disc. Microsoft offers free insert downloads. You can load the template of your choice into Microsoft Word to design and print your own jewel cases.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word
• Card stock
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Go to the Microsoft Office website (see Resources) to view a list of case insert templates.

2. Hover your mouse pointer over template you like most, then click the "Download" button.

3. Accept the Microsoft service agreement, then click the "Download" button again.

4. Save the file to your computer, then double-click it to open it in Microsoft Word.

5. Click inside the text boxes on the template to add your own text to the insert.

6. Click the "Insert" menu from the top toolbar, then "Picture" to insert graphics on the template.

7. Save the changes.

8. Insert a piece of card stock paper into your printer.

9. Press the "Print" button in Microsoft Word and allow your computer to print your jewel case insert.

10. Use a pair of scissors to cut the template to the proper insert size.

References

• Microsoft Office: Case Inserts

Resources

• Microsoft Office: Case Inserts