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How to Design Page Background in Microsoft Word 2016

In this article, You are going to learn that how to design page background in Microsoft office word 2016. Page background is a group o three options. Which they can bring changes or add anything to the background of your document. These three options are like. Watermark. Watermark helps you to add a ghost text behind the content of your page. It’s a great way to show that the document requires special treatments. Without distracting from the content. Page Color Through to this option you can add a splash of color to your document by change the color of the page. Page Borders. Border and shading used to add a border around your page to draws focus and adds a stylish touch to your document. Here you can add a border using a variety of  styles colors and icons.

How to Design Page Background in Microsoft Word 2016

Add Watermark Behind Your Text-Design Page Background

To add watermark behind your text in your document you need to click on its option. Here you have some ready watermark, if you interested them you can directly apply. But if not you can edit and write your own text with your favorite color and position for your document. To change the text and apply your own watermark click on Custom Watermark and open the new window. Here you have all to change, you can change language, size, color, layout, font, line. Or you can import the picture into a state of the line and apply as a watermark. But if you want to remove the watermark just go and click again on watermark option and remove OR save to gallery.

How to Design Page Background in Microsoft Word 2016

Add Watermark

Add Color on Your Page

Now to have a better page or make your document interesting for reading use deferent color for each page. For applying the color just go and click on the color option, here you have all the colors. But if you don’t interest the color you can add a picture by clicking on Fill effects. On new window you have four options include Gradient Texture Pattern and Picture to apply four deferent effects on your page. Just select them and apply on your page.

How to Design Page Background in Microsoft Word 2016

Add Color

Add Border and Shading Around Your Page

Here for adding a border or shading around your page click on page border. Then on the new window, you are going the select the border and determine the size. Here you can select the border just a line or more then that. The color and thickness also you may confirm here and the distance from the text and you can determine via clicking on properties.

How to Design Page Background in Microsoft Word 2016

Border and shading

Now here you have three options. Through to these options, you can apply your page border or shading

  • Border: This option applies border just as a line on your page but in a deferent color and size. You can select the deferent styles of line on your page, then by click on options click you can select the distance from your text.
  • Page Border: This option includes lines and art icons for your page border. Through to art, you can select deferent kinds of images to apply to your page. Often people use this item for fun when your document used for children or for fun. If you do not entrust you can apply deferent styles of line on your page.
  • Shading: It’s a part of you page background design which can apply shading for your page background to have a deferent and interesting page for the users. here you can select styles and change the colors then apply on your page.

How to Design Page Background in Microsoft Word 2016

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Conclusion:

I hope that through this discussion you have been inspired to know that how to design page background of your documents in Microsoft office word 2016. Here all the steps I explained you can use them for design page background in your documents. Whenever you feels that the design of your document needs to be changed, Just follow the steps, and read carefully. If you have any question just write down a comment. Thanks for being with us.

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Ali Rafayee is newly working in WiKigain as a writer. He is specialist in Microsoft office Currently He is studying mechanical engineering at Poly-technical University of Saint Peters-burg Russia.


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Want to add a watermark to the background of your Word document? Or maybe you want to swap out the white background for an image or new color. All of this is easy to do using the Design tab! There are tons of options for preset and custom backgrounds, including some stock watermark text with options like «Confidential,» «Do Not Copy,» and «Draft.» This wikiHow will show you how to add watermarks and backgrounds in Microsoft Word on your Windows PC or Mac.

Things You Should Know

  • To add a watermark background such as «Confidential» or «Do Not Copy,» click the Design tab and select Watermark.
  • When adding a watermark background, you can select a stock background or use your own image.
  • To change the background color of a page, click the Design tab, select Page Color, and choose a color.
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    Click the Design tab. This tab is in the top-left side of the Word window.

    • Use this method if you want to fill the background of your document with a custom image. This is different than a watermark, which would be more transparent on the page.
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    Click Page Color. It’s in the top-right side of the Word toolbar near the top of the window.

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    Click Fill Effects. It’s at the bottom of the drop-down menu here.

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    Click the Picture tab. You’ll see it at the top of the «Fill Effects» window.

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    Click Select Picture. It’s near the top of the window.

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    Click From a File. This option is at the top of the «Printed Watermark» window. Clicking it will open your computer’s default picture storage file (e.g., «Photos») for browsing.

    • You can also choose Bing or OneDrive from this menu if you’d rather search for a photo or use one from Cloud storage, respectively.
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    Click a picture. Doing so will select it.

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    Click Insert.

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    Click OK. It’s at the bottom of the window; doing so will apply your selected picture to your document’s background.

    • Unlike with an image watermark, this background picture won’t be transparent.
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    Add text to your document, like usual. Your text color will change to stay visible if the picture you chose is too dark or too light to adequately display text.

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    Click Design. This tab is in the top-left side of the Word window.[1]

    • Use this method if you want to change the background of your Word document to a color other than the default white option.
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    Click Page Color. It’s in the top-right side of the Word toolbar near the top of the window.

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    Click a color. Doing so will apply it to your document’s background. If needed, your document’s default font color will change in order to stay visible. Now you’re ready to add text, create tables, and format your next paper.

    • If you want to create your own color, click More Colors below the color options here. You’ll be able to click and drag a slider around a color gradient to create a custom color.
    • You can also click Fill Effects to add pre-determined textures or patterns to your document’s background.
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    Click the Design tab. This tab is near the top-left of the Word window.

    • A watermark is an image that’s superimposed on the background with transparency. Use this method if you want to choose a built-in watermark image that says «Confidential,» «Draft,» «Sample,» «Do Not Copy,» or similar behind the text and objects in your document.
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    Click Watermark. It’s in the top-right side of the Word toolbar, near the top of the window. You’ll see this option to the left of the «Page Color» and «Page Borders» options.

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    Click a watermark template. You can select any of the following templates to apply their text to your Word document’s background:

    • «CONFIDENTIAL»
    • «DO NOT COPY»
    • «ASAP»
    • «URGENT»
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    Add text to your document, like usual. The watermark will remain in the background of your document, meaning anything you type will remain on top of the watermark.

    • You can remove a watermark by clicking Remove Watermark at the bottom of the watermark templates drop-down menu.
    • Don’t forget to occasionally save your Word document to prevent losing any work!
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    Click Design. This tab is in the top-left side of the Word window.[2]

    • A watermark is an image that will be superimposed on the background with transparency. Use this method if you have a specific image, such as a company logo or «Confidential» image that you want to appear behind the text and objects in your document.
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    Click Watermark. It’s in the top-right side of the Word toolbar near the top of the window. You’ll see this option to the left of the «Page Color» and «Page Borders» options.

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    Click Custom Watermark. This option is near the middle of the «Watermarks» drop-down menu. Clicking it will bring up the «Printed Watermark» window.

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    Click the circle next to «Picture watermark». It’s near the top of the «Printed Watermark» window.

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    Click Select Picture. You’ll see this button just below the «Picture watermark» section.

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    Click From a File. This option is at the top of the «Printed Watermark» window. Clicking it will open your computer’s default picture storage file (e.g., «Photos») for browsing.

    • You can also choose Bing or OneDrive from this menu if you’d rather search for a photo or use one from Cloud storage, respectively.
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    Click a picture. Doing so will select it for your watermark.

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    Click Insert. It’s in the bottom-right corner of the window. This action will take you back to the «Printed Watermark» window.

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    Click OK. You’ll find this at the bottom of the window. Your selected picture will appear as your document’s background watermark.

    • You can also resize your picture by clicking the «Auto» box and choosing a percentage (e.g., 200).
    • Uncheck the «Washout» box to prevent your picture from appearing transparent.
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    Add text to your document, like usual. The watermark will remain in the background of your document, meaning anything you type will remain on top of your selected image. Your text color will also change to stay visible if the picture you chose is too dark or too light to adequately display text.

    • Did you know you can cross out words in your Word document? It’s a great way to indicate a completed or canceled task.
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    Click the Design tab. This tab is in the top-left side of the Word window.

    • This method will add your custom text to the background of your document. This is helpful if you want certain text to appear behind the main text and objects in your document, such as your company name or a legal notice.
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    Click Watermark. It’s in the top-right side of the Word toolbar near the top of the window. You’ll see this option to the left of the «Page Color» and «Page Borders» options.

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    Click Custom Watermark. This option is near the middle of the «Watermarks» drop-down menu. Clicking it will bring up the «Printed Watermark» window.

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    Click the circle next to «Text watermark». It’s in the middle-left side of the «Printed Watermark» window.

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    Type your watermark’s text into the «Text» box. This box is near the middle of the window; it should say «ASAP» by default. Your other customization options include the following:

    • Font — The style of text that your watermark uses.
    • Size — Your watermark’s size. «Auto», which automatically resizes your text, is the default setting.
    • Color — The watermark’s color.
    • Layout — You can click Diagonal or Horizontal here to determine how your watermark is oriented.
    • You can also uncheck the «Semitransparent» box to display your watermark in a bold format.
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    Click OK. You’ll find this at the bottom of the window. Your custom text watermark will be applied to your document’s background.

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    Add text to your document, like usual. The watermark will remain in the background of your document, meaning anything you type will remain on top of your watermark text, even the page numbers.

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    No. If you add a watermark to one page, it will appear on every page of the document.

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    How can I add a watermark?

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    Open your Word document and click on the Design tab in the ribbon. Select the watermark option on the Page Background menu. If you want to add a picture, click on Custom Watermark.

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    You would have to edit the photo itself using a picture editor, like Photoshop or Paint. After editing the photo, you can import the new version.

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2. Click Page Color.
3. Click Fill Effects.
4. Click Picture.
5. Click Select Picture.
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7. Select the file and click Insert.
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Insert Lines in Microsoft Word Documents

by Avantix Learning Team | Updated October 9, 2021

Applies to: Microsoft® Word® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 (Windows)

You can insert a line in Word using the Ribbon or by using keyboard shortcuts. It’s best to avoid drawing lines and instead insert border lines in Microsoft Word (normally paragraph borders) so the line or lines will move as you edit the document.

In this article, we’ll focus on inserting lines using borders attached to paragraphs. In Microsoft Word, anything with a hard return after it is a paragraph. If you use border lines, you can customize the type of border, line thickness and color. You can also include paragraph border lines in styles so they will appear throughout your document. If you draw lines using Insert Shapes, you’ll have to worry about the line being inline or floating.

You can insert a line in Word in 3 ways using borders:

  1. Use the Borders command on the Home tab in the Ribbon
  2. Select and apply different types of lines using the Borders and Shading dialog box
  3. Insert different types of lines using keyboard shortcuts (which add lines using AutoCorrect)

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Inserting a line using the Borders button

To insert a line in Word above and / or below a paragraph using the Borders button:

  1. Select the paragraph(s) to which you want to add a line.
  2. Click the Home tab in the Ribbon.
  3. Click Borders in the Paragraph group. A drop-down menu appears.
  4. Select the line you want to use.

Below is the Borders command in the Ribbon in Word:

Borders button in Word to insert lines.

Removing lines using the Borders command

To remove a border line or lines from one or more paragraphs:

  1. Select the paragraph(s) with the border lines you want to remove.
  2. Click the Home tab in the Ribbon and then click Borders. A drop-down menu appears.
  3. Choose No Border from the drop-down menu.

Inserting a line using the Borders and Shading dialog box

You can apply a line or custom border lines to one or more paragraphs using the Borders and Shading dialog box.

To insert a line in Word above and / or below a paragraph using the Borders and Shading dialog box:

  1. Select the paragraph(s) to which you want to add a line.
  2. Click the Home tab in the Ribbon.
  3. Click Borders in the Paragraph group. A drop-down menu appears.
  4. Select Borders and Shading. A dialog box appears.
  5. Select a border style, color and width.
  6. Click between the guides in the sample area on the right (above or below the sample).
  7. Click Options (if required), enter any offset amounts to control the distance between the line and the paragraph and click OK.
  8. In Apply to, ensure Paragraph is selected.
  9. Click OK.

Below is the Borders and Shading dialog box where you can add a line or lines to paragraphs:

Insert lines in Word using Borders and Shading dialog box.

Removing lines using the Borders and Shading dialog box

To remove lines from one or more paragraphs using the Borders and Shading dialog box:

  1. Select the paragraph(s) with the lines you want to remove.
  2. Click the Home tab in the Ribbon and click Borders. A drop-down menu appears.
  3. Select Borders and Shading. A dialog box appears.
  4. Click None in the Setting area.
  5. In Apply to, ensure Paragraph is selected.
  6. Click OK.

Inserting a line using keyboard shortcuts

You can also insert a horizontal line using keyboard shortcuts (which insert border lines as AutoCorrect entries).

Type the following characters and then press Enter or Return to insert lines:

  • To insert a plain single line, type three hyphens (—).
  • To insert a plain double line, type three equal signs (===).
  • To insert a dotted line, type three asterisks (***).
  • To insert a bold single line, type three underlines (___).
  • To insert a wavy line, type three tildes (~~~).
  • To insert a triple line, type three number signs or hash tags (###).

To remove these lines, select the paragraph with the line, click the Borders button on the Home tab and select No Border.

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