How do I Create Greeting Card Templates for Microsoft Publisher 2003?

You can use a Publisher greetings card template over and over.

Although Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 was replaced in 2006, it remains useful desktop publishing software for those who already own it or have it installed on an older PC. Among its features is the ability to select templates for a variety of publication types, including booklets, websites and greetings cards. You can make your own greetings card template in Publisher 2003 and save it to your templates folder for use on future special occasions.

Instructions

1. Click "File" and then "New."

2. Click "Blank Publications" in the side panel.

3. Click a card layout, such as "Tent Card."

4. Click "Yes" to insert pages automatically.

5. Insert elements such as text boxes, images and tables using the drop-down menu under "Insert" in the main menu. The elements of a card template may include a colorful, central text box containing a greeting such as "Happy Birthday" and a default image, such as a birthday cake. Find suitable images by clicking "Insert," then "Picture," then "Clip Art."

6. Click the page tabs at the bottom of the screen to edit other pages in the template.

7. Click "File," then "Save As" when you are happy with your template.

8. Select "Publisher Template (*.pub)" from the drop-down menu next to "Save as type."

9. Name your template, and click "Save." This stores the greetings card template with your other templates for future use.

References

• Microsoft Office: Create or Change a Template