How to Make Invitations on Microsoft Word

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If you're hosting a get-togethers, a small celebration at home, or a birthday party, you might want to send informal invitations to your friends and family. This type of invitation can be done right in Microsoft Word. It provides you the option to create customized invitations using a large variety of layout tools and templates, and then you can just print it out. Not only will you save money on these invitations, but it'll have your personal touch.

Making an Invitation Using Word Template

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Open a new Word document. Double-click the MS Word shortcut icon on your desktop or in the Programs menu to launch it. A new, empty Word document will open. [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

Open the Template options. Click “File” at the top toolbar and then “New.” A window will appear with template categories for you to choose on the left panel while the right will display thumbnail previews of the templates available for that particular category. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

Choose “Invitations” from the categories. The categories are in alphabetical order, so just scroll down to “I,” and you'll find it there. The thumbnails at the right panel will display available invitation templates.

Select an invitation template that suits the occasion from the right panel. Double-click on the selected template to open it in a new Word document.

• Most templates will have graphics and art on it. You can adjust this to your liking by clicking on it and dragging the image around, or replace it with an image or art you want by using the Insert Picture feature of Word.

• Saving as Word 97-2003 Document will make your invitation compatible with all MS Word versions. Now you can print the invitation by using your own printer at home, or save the file in a flash drive and take it to a professional printing shop.

Making an Invitation Using a Blank Word Document

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Open a new Word document. Double-click the MS Word shortcut icon on your desktop or in the Programs menu to launch it. A new, empty Word document will open. [5] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

• If you already have the picture or graphics you want to use saved in your computer, use “Insert Picture.” A file explorer will open where you can locate the image to insert. Use “Insert Clip Art” to check out available clipart in MS Word. Double-click on a clipart to insert it into the document.
• Once the image or clipart is inserted, you can move it around by dragging it to the location you want to place it, or resize it by dragging its borders to the size you want.

• To create a Text Box, click “Insert” at the top, and then “Text Box.” It's between “Page number” and “Quick Parts.” Select a Text Box style from the drop-down menu, and then enter the information you want into the box that appears on the document.
• Whether using the Text Box or just typing in the information, you can change the text font and size, as well as use boldface, italics, and underlines. You can also change the text color using the options under the Home tab at the top.
• Make sure that the event information is provided in the invitation, like the event name, date, time, venue, and other details.

• Saving as Word 97-2003 Document will make your invitation compatible with all MS Word versions. Now you can print the invitation by using your own printer at home, or save the file in a flash drive and take it to a professional printing shop.

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