How Do You Place a Background Image in MS Word?

Using Microsoft Word you can change the background of a new or existing document to a solid color, an image of your choice or a text watermark. Word includes several different watermarks for common designations, such as confidential or urgent documents, but any picture on your computer can be used as a custom watermark. Page background options for a Word document can be accessed under the Page Layout tab of the ribbon.

Instructions

1. Open the Page Layout tab on the Office ribbon and click the Watermark button.

2. Click "Custom Watermark."

3. Click the "Picture Watermark" radio button and click "Select Picture."

4. Select the picture you want to place in the background and click "Open."

5. Click "OK" to save your background settings.

References

• Microsoft: Insert a Watermark or Change a Watermark