Create background in word

Чтобы придать документу красивый вид, задайте для него цвет фона с помощью кнопки Цвет страницы. Вы также можете добавить водяной знак.

Добавление и изменение цвета фона

  1. Перейдите в конструктор > цвет страницы.

  2. Выберите нужный цвет в области Цвета темы или Стандартные цвета.

    Пункты меню "Цвет страницы"

    • Если нужного цвета нет, выберите другие цвета ,а затем в поле Цвета выберите нужный цвет.

    • Чтобы добавить градиент, текстуру, узор или рисунок, выберите Параметры заливки ,а затем выберите Градиент,Текстура,Узор или Рисунок и выберите один из вариантов.

Градиенты, узоры, рисунки и текстуры повторяются столько раз, сколько необходимо для заполнения страницы. Если сохранить документ как веб-страницу, текстуры будут сохранены в формате JPEG, а узоры и градиенты — в формате PNG.

Удаление цвета фона

  1. Перейдите в конструктор > цвет страницы.

  2. Выберите Нет цвета.

Важно: 
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Обновить

В качестве фона можно использовать градиенты, узоры, рисунки, сплошные цвета или текстуры. Градиенты, узоры, рисунки и текстуры для заполнения страницы помяты или повторяются. Если сохранить документ как веб-страницу, изображения, текстуры и градиенты будут сохранены как JPEG файлы, а узоры — в GIF файлы.

Добавление и изменение цвета фона

  1. Перейдите в >Разметка страницы.

    Лента Office 2010

  2. Выполните любое из описанных ниже действий.

    • Выберите в области Цвета темы или Стандартные цвета.

    • Выберите Другие цвета, а затем выберите цвет.

    • Чтобы добавить специальные эффекты, такие как градиенты, узоры или текстуры, выберите эффекты заливки.

      Примечание: Выберите нужный цвет перед применением градиента или узора.

Удаление фона

  1. Перейдите в >Разметка страницы.

    Лента Office 2010

  2. Выберите Нет цвета.

Изменение цвета фона

  1. Перейдите в конструктор > цвет страницы.

  2. Выберите нужный цвет. Если нужного цвета нет, выберите другие цвета, а затем выберите цвет из любого из параметров в поле Цвет.

    Советы: 

    • Чтобы выбрать цвет из файла, выделите изображение, щелкните значок шестеренки и выберите Создать из файла.

    • Выберите значок рисунка, чтобы выбрать цвет из файла.

Удаление цвета фона

  1. Перейдите в >«Дизайн»

  2. Выберите Нет цвета.


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  • Adding a Background Picture
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  • Changing the Background Color
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  • Adding a Stock Watermark
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  • Adding a Custom Image Watermark
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  • Adding a Custom Text Watermark
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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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    Can I put a different watermark on each page?

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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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1. Click the Design tab.
2. Click Page Color.
3. Click Fill Effects.
4. Click Picture.
5. Click Select Picture.
6. Click From a File.
7. Select the file and click Insert.
8. Click OK.

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Add or change a background image or watermark

  1. Go to Design or Layout, and select Watermark.
  2. Select Picture > Select Picture, browse through your image files, and choose the image that you want to use.
  3. Select Insert.
  4. If you want the background image to show with full color intensity, clear the Washout check box.

Contents

  • 1 Can you add a background color to Word document?
  • 2 How do you put a background behind text in Word?
  • 3 How do I add a background to a Word document online?
  • 4 How do you put a background on just one page in Word?
  • 5 How do you put a watermark in front of a Word document?
  • 6 How do I insert watermark in Word?
  • 7 How do I send an image to the back in Word?
  • 8 Which tag is used to create background?
  • 9 How do I make a picture background transparent in Word?
  • 10 How do you add a background color to a text box in Word?
  • 11 How do you put a different background on each page in Word?
  • 12 How do I insert a picture into a cover page in Word?
  • 13 How do you create a striped background in Word?
  • 14 How do I change the background on a Word template?
  • 15 Where is the Design tab in Word?
  • 16 How do I create a custom watermark in Word?
  • 17 Why can’t I insert a watermark in Word?
  • 18 Which one can be used as watermark in a Word document text or image?
  • 19 How do I insert watermark in Word 2010?
  • 20 Why can’t I send picture to back in Word?

Can you add a background color to Word document?

Add or change the background color
Go to Design > Page Color. Choose the color you want under Theme Colors or Standard Colors. If you don’t see the color you want, select More Colors, and then choose a color from the Colors box.

How do you put a background behind text in Word?

Click the Page Layout tab. Select the Watermark button. Click Custom Watermark. Choose Picture watermark and click Select Picture.

How do I add a background to a Word document online?

You’ll use the same Page Color option on the Page Layout tab (in the Page Background group) to add a picture, as follows.

  1. Click the Page Color option and choose Fill Effects.
  2. Click the Picture tab.
  3. Click Select Picture.
  4. Locate the picture you want to insert and click Insert.
  5. Click OK.

How do you put a background on just one page in Word?

How to apply/insert background image to only one page in Word?

  1. Scroll to the specified page you will add background image in, and click View > One Page to show the whole page in the screen.
  2. Click Insert > Shapes > Rectangle as below screenshot shown, and then draw a rectangle covering the whole page.

How do you put a watermark in front of a Word document?

You’ll need to open the header to select the watermark.

  1. Double-click near the top of the page to open the header.
  2. Click the watermark to select it. (Try moving the cursor over the watermark until the cursor displays a four-headed arrow.)
  3. Drag the watermark where you want it on the page.

How do I insert watermark in Word?

On the Design tab, select Watermark.

  1. In the Insert Watermark dialog, select Text and either type your own watermark text or select one, like DRAFT, from the list. Then, customize the watermark by setting the font, layout, size, colors, and orientation.
  2. Select OK.

How do I send an image to the back in Word?

To bring an object to the front or back:

  1. Select an object. The Format tab will appear.
  2. From the Format tab, click the Bring Forward or Send Backward drop-down box.
  3. From the drop-down menu, select Bring to Front or Send to Back. Sending an object to the back.
  4. The objects will reorder. The reordered objects.

Which tag is used to create background?

The HTML background Attribute is used to specify the background-image for the document.

How do I make a picture background transparent in Word?

Make part of a picture transparent

  1. Select the picture, and go to Picture Format > Color or Picture Tools > Format > Color.
  2. Select Set Transparent Color.
  3. When the pointer changes, select the color you want to make transparent.

How do you add a background color to a text box in Word?

Change the text color

  1. Select the shape or text box.
  2. On the Drawing Tools Format tab, click Text Fill > More Fill Colors.
  3. In the Colors box, either click the color you want on the Standard tab, or mix your own color on the Custom tab.

How do you put a different background on each page in Word?

To Change color of page: Click the Page Color command button on the Page Layout page’s Page Background group>Choose a color from the Page Color menu> Click the File page and choose Options> Select Display from the left side of the Word Options window.

How do I insert a picture into a cover page in Word?

3 Answers

  1. Open the Word document, go to your cover page and then Page layout > Margins > Custom margins.
  2. Choose 0″ as the margin width for top, bottom, left and right.
  3. Copy-paste your image into the page, resize it to fit the entire page.
  4. Go to Page Layout > Breaks > Section breaks > Next page.

How do you create a striped background in Word?

In Word, go to Design | Page Color | Fill Effects | Picture | Select Picture. Choose your picture which has stripes all across the image. Insert a text box to go over the page background. Resize the box to show as much or little of the border stripes as you like.

How do I change the background on a Word template?

Edit templates

  1. Click File > Open.
  2. Double-click This PC. (In Word 2013, double-click Computer).
  3. Browse to the Custom Office Templates folder that’s under My Documents.
  4. Click your template, and click Open.
  5. Make the changes you want, then save and close the template.

Where is the Design tab in Word?

Design and edit in Word

  • Select Design > Themes.
  • Point to a theme to preview how it will look.
  • Select the theme you want.

How do I create a custom watermark in Word?

Use a custom watermark

  1. On the Design tab, select Watermark > Custom Watermark.
  2. Choose Picture Watermark and select a picture, or choose Text watermark and type your watermark text in the Text box.
  3. Click OK.

Why can’t I insert a watermark in Word?

Open an existing Word document and make sure the view is set to “Print Layout” or “Full-Screen Reading.” You won’t be able to set a watermark if the view is set to “Web Layout” or “Outline View.” 2. Click the “Page Layout” tab, then navigate to the “Page Background Group” section and click the “Watermark” button.

Which one can be used as watermark in a Word document text or image?

While viewing a document in Print Layout, from the Page Layout tab, choose Watermark (found in the “Page Background” section) and then Custom Watermark. This opens a window where you can choose a picture or text and format it as you wish for use as a watermark.

How do I insert watermark in Word 2010?

How to create watermarks in Microsoft Word 2010

  1. Click on the Page Layout tab.
  2. In the ribbon, click on Watermark. A vertical scroll list of six watermarks will appear (Confidential, Do Not Copy, Draft, Sample, ASAP and Urgent)
  3. Select the watermark that you wish to use.

Why can’t I send picture to back in Word?

Make sure the Format tab of the ribbon is displayed. In the Arrange group, click the down-arrow next to the Send to Back tool (Word 2007 or Word 2010) or the down-arrow next to Send Backward tool (Word 2013 or a later version). Word displays a series of options. Choose Send Behind Text from the submenu.

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  • Изменение фона документа Ворд
    • Вариант 1: Изменение цвета страницы
    • Вариант 2: Изменение фона за текстом
    • Печать документов с измененным фоном
  • Заключение
  • Вопросы и ответы

Как в Ворде сделать фон

Иногда к текстовому документу MS Word требуется добавить какой-нибудь фон, чтобы сделать его более ярким, запоминающимся. Чаще всего это используется при создании веб-документов, но и с обычным текстовым файлом можно проделать то же самое.

Изменение фона документа Ворд

Отдельно стоит отметить, что сделать фон в Ворде можно несколькими способами, и в любом из случаев внешний вид документа визуально будет отличаться. Расскажем подробнее о каждом из них.

Урок: Как сделать подложку в MS Word

Вариант 1: Изменение цвета страницы

Данный метод позволяет сделать страницу в Ворде цветной и для этого вовсе не обязательно, чтобы на ней уже содержался текст. Все необходимое можно напечатать или добавить позже.

  1. Перейдите во вкладку «Дизайн» («Разметка страницы» в Word 2010 и предшествующих ему версиях; в Word 2003 необходимые для этих целей инструменты находятся во вкладке «Формат»), нажмите там на кнопку «Цвет страницы», расположенную в группе «Фон страницы».
  2. Цвет страницы в Word

    Примечание: В последних версиях Microsoft Word 2016, а также в Office 365 вместо вкладки «Дизайн» необходимо выбирать «Конструктор» — она просто сменила имя.

  3. Выберите подходящий цвет для страницы.
    Выбор цвета страницы в Word

    Примечание: Если стандартные цвета вас не устраивают, вы можете подобрать любой другой из цветовой гаммы, выбрав пункт «Другие цвета».

  4. Другие цвета в Word

  5. Цвет страницы изменится.
  6. фон изменен в Word

Помимо обычного, «цветного» фона, вы также можете использовать в качестве фона страницы другие способы заливки.

  1. Нажмите на кнопку «Цвет страницы» (вкладка «Дизайн», группа «Фон страницы») и выберите пункт «Другие способы заливки».
  2. Переключаясь между вкладками, выберите тип заливки страницы, который вы хотите использовать в качестве фона:

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  3. Фон страницы изменится в соответствии выбранному вами типу заливки.
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Вариант 2: Изменение фона за текстом

Помимо фона, заполняющего всю площадь страницы или страниц, изменить цвет фона в Ворде можно исключительно для текста. Для этих целей можно использовать один из двух инструментов: «Цвет выделения текста» или «Заливка», найти которые можно во вкладке «Главная» (ранее «Разметка страницы» или «Формат», в зависимости от используемой версии программы).

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В первом случае текст будет залит выбранным вами цветом, но расстояние между строк останется белым, а сам фон будет начинаться и заканчиваться там же, где и текст. Во втором — фрагмент текста или весь текст будет залит сплошным прямоугольным блоком, который будет покрывать занятую текстом площадь, но заканчиваться/начинаться в конце/начале строки. Заливка любым из этих способов не распространяется на поля документа.

  1. Выделите с помощью мышки фрагмент текста, фон которого вы желаете изменить. Используйте клавиши «CTRL+A» для выделения всего текста.
  2. Выделить текст в Word

  3. Выполните одно из следующих действий:
    • Нажмите кнопку «Цвет выделения текста», расположенную в группе «Шрифт», и выберите подходящий цвет;
    • Цвет выделения текста в Word

    • Нажмите кнопку «Заливка» (группа «Абзац») и выберите необходимый цвет заливки.

    заливка текста в word

  4. По скриншотам вы можете увидеть, чем эти методы изменения фона отличаются друг от друга.

    Урок: Как в Word убрать фон за текстом

Печать документов с измененным фоном

Довольно часто задача заключается не только в изменении фона текстового документа, но и в его последующей распечатке. На данном этапе можно столкнуться с проблемой – фон не выводится на печать. Исправить это можно следующим образом.

  1. Откройте меню «Файл» и перейдите к разделу «Параметры».
  2. Открыть раздел Параметры программы Microsoft Word

  3. В открывшемся окне выберите вкладку «Экран» и установите галочку напротив пункта «Печатать фоновые цвета и рисунки», расположенную в блоке опций «Параметры печати».
  4. Изменить параметры печати для распечатки фона документа в программе Microsoft Word

  5. Нажмите «ОК» для закрытия окна «Параметров», после чего вы сможете распечатать текстовый документ вместе с измененным фоном.
  6. Перейти к печати документов в программе Microsoft Word
    Чтобы исключить возможные проблемы и сложности, с которыми можно столкнуться в процессе печати, рекомендуем ознакомиться со следующей статьей.

    Подробнее: Печать документов в программе Майкрософт Ворд

Заключение

На этом все, теперь вы знаете, как сделать фон в документе Ворд, а также знаете о том, что представляют собой инструменты “Заливка” и “Цвет выделения фона”. Ознакомившись с этой статьей, вы точно сможете сделать документы, с которыми работаете, более яркими, привлекательными и запоминающимися.

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Microsoft Word backgrounds are little-known features of to those who are new to the application. Even if you’re just starting out, you can learn how to insert background picture in MS Word. 

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Get unlimited downloads of great background images at Envato Elements.

Adding a Microsoft Word background image can serve a variety of uses. They can enhance the design of the material as well as add a layer of security. 

This is only one of the many features of Word that lets you create awe-inspiring materials. It’s worthwhile to learn how to use Microsoft Word so you can take advantage of its many robust functionalities.

This article takes you step-by-step on how to add a background image in Word, as well as how to use watermarks and color backgrounds.

(Note: The instructions and screenshots in this tutorial are from Microsoft Word for Mac version 16.38. If you’re using a different version of Word, the steps and interface may be different from what you see here.)

Working With Background Text (Add a Text Watermark)

A watermark is a semi-transparent object that appears on every page. A text watermark is commonly used for either security or branding. For example, add a “CONFIDENTIAL” watermark as a constant reminder to people that the document shouldn’t be shared freely.

There are two ways to add a text watermark:

1. How to Add a Text Watermark from a Template

Go to Design > Watermark. The Insert Watermark dialog opens.

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Click on the radio button for Text

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A few text templates are available for you to use. Click the drop-down menu to display the text templates.

Choose one of the pre-loaded text watermarks. You can change the formatting of the text watermark:

  • font
  • size
  • transparency
  • emphasis (bold or italics)
  • font color
  • orientation

Then, click OK.

The text watermark is now on every page of your document. It won’t be affected even if you change the text, formatting, and layout of your document.

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2. How to Add a Custom Text Watermark

You can also create a custom text watermark if none of the pre-loaded watermarks fit your needs. 

To create your custom text watermark, click Design > Watermark.

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Click on the radio button for Text. Double-click inside the text input box. Type the text you wish to use as your watermark.

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Set the font format settings for the text watermark, then click OK.

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Your custom text watermark is now on every page of the document.

How to Add an Image Watermark

A watermark can also be an image, such as your company logo. Used this way, the watermark reinforces your visual branding. We’ll use the clean rain logo from Envato Elements.

To add an image watermark, go to Design > Watermark. Click the button for Picture.

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Click Select Picture. Locate the picture you wish to use, then click Insert.

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Select the Scale you want the picture to be displayed at. By default, the Washout button is selected. This makes the picture lighter. Click OK.

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The image watermark has been added to the document.

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If you want the picture to be displayed without transparency, un-check Washout, then click OK

This creates an image background on all the pages of the document. You can’t insert a watermark on just one page, but there’s a way to get around that.

How to Add an Image Background to a Single Page

Sometimes you may want to add an image background to a single page — not on every page of the document. This is useful for designing a creative cover for your document and chapter dividers of a long document or manuscript. 

To add an image background to only one page of your document, first insert the image. For this part of the tutorial we’ll use an image of a business person thinking from Envato Elements.

 Go to Insert > Pictures > Picture from File ….

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Locate the image you want to use as a background. Select the image file, then click Insert.

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With the image selected, go to Picture Format > Arrange > Wrap Text > Behind text. This allows the text on the page to show on top of the image.

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Click and drag the corners of the image to resize it and completely fill the page.

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Now you’ve got an image background that’s on one page of the document only.

Work With Microsoft Word Background Color

Another way you can vary the background of your document is by adding a background color. Use this sparingly because colored backgrounds can make the text hard to read. Since the background color is applied to the entire document, it’s best to use it in short documents, such as a flier, business card, or a short brochure — materials that contain very little text.

Let’s get started:

How to Add a Background Page Color

From the Design tab, click on the Page Color button.

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Choose the color you wish to use.

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The background color is applied to all the pages in your document.

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How to Add a Background Color to a Single Page

As with the watermark, Word doesn’t let you set a background color for an individual page.

If you want to add a background color to just one page of a multi-page document, you’ll have to use a work-around:

Click Insert > Shapes > rectangle.

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Click and drag to create a rectangle that’s the same size as the page.

Click Shape Format > Shape Fill and select a color for the background.

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To show text in front of the background color, from the Shape Fill tab, click Arrange > Wrap TextBehind text.

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Now, you’ve added background color to a single page in your document.

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Find Great Images for Backgrounds

The successful use of images as background in your document depends mostly on the quality and relevance of the photo itself. You can find some of the best premium stock photos from Envato Elements. For a fixed monthly subscription, you get unlimited downloads of all the high-quality images you’ll ever need along with other design assets.

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Aside from photos, Elements also gives you unlimited downloads of Microsoft Word templates, fonts, graphics, and other ingredients you need for a professional communication material.

For one-off projects look to Envato Market for Microsoft Word templates as well as stock photos and other creative elements. Download any item you need on a pay-per-use basis.

Learn More About How to Use Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word has all the features you need to create both printed and digital materials for various purposes. These articles describe what these features are and explain how to use them:

Common Microsoft Word Questions Answered (FAQs)

As you use Microsoft Word and explore its different functionalities, you’ll have questions. That’s why I’ve compiled some of the most commonly asked questions (FAQ) people ask about Word with links to tutorials and articles that address them:

1. Should I Use Microsoft Word or Google Docs?

Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processor in the world. But that may be quickly changing with the arrival of similar applications. Google Docs, for example, has many of the features most users need to create communication materials. And because it comes free with your Google account, it’s attractive to folks who are on a tight budget. 

This article puts Microsoft Word head-to-head with Google Docs, so you can make the best choice:

2. How Can I Get a Different Header/Footer on Different Pages of My Document?

Adding different headers and footers throughout your document may seem confusing at first. This feature of Microsoft Word lets you create remarkable documents that are user-friendly and easy for readers to navigate. Follow this tutorial on how to work with headers, footers, and page numbers in your Word document:

3. Can Word Help Me Spell Check My Document?

In a word: Yes! Microsoft Word has a robust spell and grammar checker, so you can avoid those embarrassing typos and other mistakes. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to work with Microsoft Word spelling and grammar checker — including how to troubleshoot common problems that may come up:

4. What Are Some Shortcuts I Can Use So I Don’t Need to Click on So Many Buttons?

Microsoft Word is designed to be as intuitive as possible. But if you use it often, whether for personal, educational, or business purposes, you’re going to want to make your workflow more efficient. 

Try these keyboard shortcuts for many of the most frequently used features of Word. They cover everything from managing documents to working with text, graphics, and more. You’ll also find shortcuts for both Windows and MacOS.

5. What’s the Best Way to Reconcile Changes in Two Different Versions of the Same Document?

Microsoft Word has several features that make collaboration much easier and smoother. Those features include:

  • tracking changes
  • document comparison
  • document merging
  • even real-time co-authoring 

As can be expected, these powerful functionalities can be intimidating to all but the most advanced users. 

But no worries, we’ve got another tutorial to walk you through each of the steps for how to compare and merge two Microsoft Word documents. It also includes tips for troubleshooting common problems:

Create Professional and Effective Documents with Microsoft Word

Background images and text can be useful in your Word document, whether for creative design, branding, or document security. Follow the steps detailed in this article to add a background text or image in your document.

If you’ve got many creative projects, then Envato Elements is a better option. With a subscription to Elements you can download as many photos, fonts, templates for Word, video clips, and sound effects you need—all for one flat monthly fee.

Or choose relevant and high-quality images, Word print templates, and other design ingredients from the thousands of offerings at GraphicRiver. Download whatever you need and pay for each use of each item.

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