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This wikiHow teaches you how to make a calendar in Microsoft Word for Windows and Mac. You can either use a Microsoft calendar template to quickly create a calendar, or you can manually create your own calendar using a table.
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Open Microsoft Word. It’s a dark-blue app with a white «W» on it.
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Click the search bar. It’s at the top of the Word window.
- On Mac, first click File in the upper-left corner, then click New from Template… in the drop-down menu.
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Type in calendar, then press ↵ Enter. Doing so will search the template store for calendar templates.
- You must be connected to the Internet in order to do this.
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Select a calendar template. Click on a calendar that you want to use. The calendar’s page will open.
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Click Create. It’s to the right of the calendar. This will prompt the calendar template to download.
- If you are prompted to enable Macros, select Enable Macros, as this will make it easier to make additional calendars for future months and dates.
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Wait for the calendar to load. Once the template finishes downloading, it will open automatically in Microsoft Word.
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Open Microsoft Word. It’s the dark-blue app with a white «W» on it. The Word home page will open.
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Click Blank document. This option is in the upper-left side of the home page.
- Skip this step on a Mac.
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Enter the month. Type in the name of the month for which you want to create your calendar, then press ↵ Enter. Doing so ensures that your month is above your calendar.
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Click the Insert tab. It’s in the blue ribbon at the top of the Word window. The Insert toolbar will open below the ribbon.
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Click Table. You’ll find this in the «Tables» section of the toolbar.
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Create a table. Drag your mouse cursor seven boxes to the right and five (or six, depending on the month) boxes down, then click. This will create a seven-by-five(or seven-by-six) table to serve as your calendar.
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Enter the days of the week. In the top row of boxes, type in a day of the week for each column.
- For example, you’d put «Sunday» in the top-left box, «Monday» in the box to the right of that, and so on.
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Expand your calendar’s boxes. Starting with the third horizontal line from the top of the calendar, click and drag the line downward to enlarge the second row of boxes. Repeat this process for each row of boxes until your calendar is the right size for you.
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Add day numbers. Click the box in which the first day of your month starts, type in 1, press Tab ↹, and proceed to number the rest of the days.
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Add information to your calendar. Once you’ve numbered the days, you can go back and add events, holidays, appointments, and so on by clicking a day’s box, pressing ↵ Enter to start a new line, and typing in the event’s name or details.
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Create other months. You can add more months to your calendar by clicking below the current month’s calendar, pressing ↵ Enter a couple of times, and then repeating the calendar creation process.
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Save your calendar. Press either Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac), then select a save location, enter your calendar’s name, and click Save.
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How do I go to the following month on the same Word document?
You can copy and paste the document and then change the months and dates. This is an advantage because the boxes are the size you wanted, but you will need to adjust the month name and swap the dates over to the corresponding day.
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How can I create a calendar that includes pictures?
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Making a calendar like this while you’re online is quick and easy.
Choose one of our calendar templates, and open it in an Office for the web program to make it yours (some calendars are for editing in Word for the web, some in Excel for the web, and others work in PowerPoint for the web).
Tip: If you’re already in Word for the web, see all the calendar templates by going to File > New, and then below the template images click More on Office.com.
You’ll be on the Templates for Word page. In the list of categories, click Calendars.
As you work on the calendar, you’ll probably want to Rename a file in it. If it includes pictures, you can swap out the placeholder pictures with pictures that work for you. Delete the pictures you don’t want, and then insert pictures from your computer or add clip art to your file.
Share your calendar
When you’re finished, print it out or share it online. You can do this with the calendar still open in Word for the web. No need to save it first (that’s already done for you).
Print it
To print it, press Ctrl+P, and wait for the Print dialog.
Note: If you don’t see a Print dialog box, click the link for opening a PDF version of your calendar. From there, use the PDF program’s Print command.
Share it
To share it online, send a link:
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Near the top of the screen, click Share.
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Under Share, click Get a Link.
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Under Choose an option, click View only.
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Click Create Link.
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Click on the web address to select it, and then copy and paste it into an email, message, or post.
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В Microsoft Word есть большой набор шаблонов документов разного типа. С выходом каждой новой версии программы этот набор расширяется. Те же пользователи, кому и этого покажется мало, могут скачать новые с официального сайта программы (Office.com).
Урок: Как в Ворде сделать шаблон
Одной из представленных в Word групп шаблонов являются календари. После добавления в документ их, конечно же, нужно будет подредактировать и подстроить под собственные нужды. Именно о том, как все это сделать, мы и расскажем вам в данной статье.
Вставка шаблона календаря в документ
1. Откройте Ворд и перейдите в меню “Файл”, где необходимо нажать на кнопку “Создать”.
Примечание: В последних версиях MS Word при запуске программы (не готового и ранее сохраненного документа), сразу открывается необходимый нам раздел “Создать”. Именно в нем мы и будем искать подходящий шаблон.
2. Чтобы долго не искать все шаблоны календарей, доступные в программе, тем более, что многие из них хранятся в вебе, просто напишите в строке поиска “Календарь” и нажмите “ENTER”.
- Совет: Помимо слова “Календарь”, в поиске вы можете указать и год, для которого вам нужен календарь.
3. В списке параллельно со встроенными шаблонами будут также показаны и те, что находятся на сайте Microsoft Office.
Выберите среди них понравившийся шаблон календаря, нажмите “Создать” (“Скачать”) и дождитесь, пока он будет скачан из интернета. Это может занять некоторое время.
4. Календарь откроется в новом документе.
Примечание: Элементы, представленные в шаблоне календаря, можно редактировать точно так же, как и любой другой текст, меняя шрифт, форматирование и другие параметры.
Урок: Форматирование текста в Ворде
Некоторые шаблонные календари, доступные в Word, автоматически “подстраиваются” под любой, указанный вами год, черпая необходимые данные из интернета. Однако, некоторые из них придется изменять вручную, о чем мы подробно расскажем ниже. Ручное изменение также необходимо и для календарей за уже прошедшие года, которых в программе тоже немало.
Примечание: Некоторые календари, представленные в шаблонах, открываются не в Ворде, а в Excel. Инструкция, описанная в этой статье ниже, применима только для вордовских шаблонов.
Редактирование шаблонного календаря
Как вы понимаете, если календарь автоматически не подстраивается под необходимый вам год, сделать его актуальным, правильным придется вручную. Работа, конечно, кропотливая и продолжительная, но оно явно того стоит, ведь в результате вы получите уникальный календарь, созданный своими руками.
1. Если на календаре указан год, измените его на текущий, следующий или любой другой, календарь для которого вы хотите создать.
2. Возьмите обычный (бумажный) календарь на текущий или тот год, календарь для которого вы создаете. Если календаря нет под рукой, откройте его в интернете или на мобильном телефоне. Вы также можете ориентироваться на календарь на компьютере, если вам так будет удобнее.
3. А теперь самое сложное, точнее, самое продолжительное — начиная с января месяца, измените даты во всех месяцах в соответствии с днями недели и, соответственно, календарем, на который вы ориентируетесь.
- Совет: Чтобы быстрее перемещаться по датам в календаре, выделите первую из них (1 число). Удалите или измените на необходимую, либо же установите курсор в пустой клетке, где должна находиться цифра 1, введите ее. Далее перемещайтесь по следующим клеткам с помощью клавиши “TAB”. Установленная там цифра будет выделяться, и на ее месте вы сможете сразу поставить правильную дату.
В нашем примере вместо выделенной цифры 1 (первое февраля) будет установлена 5, соответствующая первой пятнице февраля 2016 года.
Примечание: Переключаться между месяцами с помощью клавиши “TAB”, к сожалению, не получится, поэтому делать это придется с помощью мышки.
4. Изменив все даты в календаре в соответствии с выбранным вами годом, вы можете перейти к изменению стиля оформления календаря. При необходимости, вы можете изменить шрифт, его размеры и прочие элементы. Воспользуйтесь нашей инструкцией.
Урок: Как в Word изменить шрифт
Примечание: Большинство календарей представлены в виде цельных таблиц, размеры которых можно изменять — достаточно потянуть за угловой (правый нижний) маркер в нужном направлении. Также, эту таблицу можно переместить (плюсик в квадрате в левом верхнем углу календаря). О том, что еще можно сделать с таблицей, а значит, и с календарем, находящимся внутри нее, вы можете прочесть в нашей статье.
Урок: Как сделать таблицу в Ворде
Сделать календарь более красочным можно с помощью инструмента “Цвет страницы”, который меняет ее фон.
Урок: Как в Word изменить фон страницы
5. В конечном итоге, когда вы выполните все необходимые или желаемые манипуляции по изменению шаблонного календаря, не забудьте сохранить документ.
Рекомендуем включить функцию автосохранения документа, которая предостережет вас от потери данных в случае сбоев в работе ПК или при зависании программы.
Урок: Функция автосохранения в Ворде
6. Обязательно распечатайте созданный вами календарь.
Урок: Как в Word распечатать документ
Вот, собственно, и все, теперь вы знаете, как сделать календарь в Ворде. Несмотря на то, что мы с вами использовали готовый шаблон, после всех манипуляций и редактирования на выходе можно получить действительно уникальный календарь, который не стыдно будет повесить дома или на работе.
To choose one, open Microsoft Word and click the “New” tab in the left-hand pane. Next, type “Calendar” in the online templates search box. Scroll through the library and select a calendar template you like by clicking it. A pop-up window will appear showing a preview and a description of the calendar.
Contents
- 1 How do I create a full year calendar in Word?
- 2 Does Microsoft have a calendar template?
- 3 How do I create a monthly calendar in Word?
- 4 How do I create a custom calendar?
- 5 Where is the calendar tab in Word?
- 6 Can I print a calendar in Word?
- 7 How do you insert a calendar into a Word document?
- 8 How can I create a calendar in Outlook?
- 9 How do I create a virtual calendar?
- 10 How can I make a personalized calendar for free?
- 11 How do you create a calendar in PowerPoint?
- 12 Is there a free printable calendar in Word?
- 13 How do I insert a schedule heading in Word?
- 14 Does Word 2007 have a calendar template?
- 15 How do I create a calendar in Office 365?
- 16 How do I add a calendar to my Microsoft calendar?
- 17 Where is add calendar in Outlook?
- 18 How do I create a group calendar in Outlook?
- 19 How do I create a shared calendar in Outlook 365?
- 20 What is the best program to make a calendar?
How do I create a full year calendar in Word?
Create a single-page yearly calendar
- On the File menu, click New from Template.
- In the left navigation pane, under TEMPLATES, click Time Management.
- Double-click the One Page Calendar template.
- Click the cell that displays the year, and in the pop-up list that appears, select the year that you want.
- Save the workbook.
Does Microsoft have a calendar template?
Many calendar templates are available for use in Microsoft Excel. A template provides a basic calendar layout that you can easily adapt for your needs.
How do I create a monthly calendar in Word?
Select the first row, choose “Insert,” then “Insert Rows Above.” Select that row, then choose “Merge Cells” to create a single space for a header. Enter the name of the month, and format the text. It’s starting to come together. Move the cursor beneath the table, and press Ctrl-Enter to create a new page.
How do I create a custom calendar?
How to make a custom printable calendar
- Pick a template. Visit the Microsoft Office template gallery and select ‘Calendars’ to see designs for Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Insert your own photos.
- Add new events.
- Print or export your calendar.
Where is the calendar tab in Word?
Launch Microsoft Word. Click the “File” tab. Click “New.” Double-click the “Calendars” button.
Can I print a calendar in Word?
In Calendar, in the Navigation Pane under the My Calendars section, select the check box for the calendar you created. On the File menu, click Print. In the Print dialog box, under Print this calendar, click the calendar you created.
How do you insert a calendar into a Word document?
Click on “Table” and hover your mouse over “Quick Tables” when the menu pops open. From the options available, select the type of monthly calendar you wish to insert into your document.
How can I create a calendar in Outlook?
Create a new Calendar in Outlook
- To get started, open Outlook 2016, and go in to your Calendar.
- From the Home ribbon, find and click the Open Calendar icon in the Manage Calendar group. Click Create New Blank Calendar…
- Give the new calendar a name.
- The new calendar has been added to your list of available calendars.
How do I create a virtual calendar?
Create a new calendar
- On your computer, open Google Calendar.
- On the left, next to “Other calendars,” click Add other calendars.
- Add a name and description for your calendar.
- Click Create calendar.
- If you want to share your calendar, click on it in the left bar, then select Share with specific people.
How can I make a personalized calendar for free?
How to make a calendar
- Open Canva. Launch Canva and search for “Calendar” to start designing.
- Explore templates. Browse hundreds of calendar templates for every theme.
- Experiment with features.
- Personalize your calendar.
- Publish, print or share.
How do you create a calendar in PowerPoint?
Open your PowerPoint presentation, select the slide where you want the calendar, and then click “File.” In the left-hand pane, select “New.” In the search bar, type “calendar” and hit Enter to search. Browse through the available templates and select the one you like.
Is there a free printable calendar in Word?
Free Word Calendar templates for download.Weekly and Monthly Calendar planners available. Ideal to use as a work or school calendar planner. All Calendar Word files are in docx (safe macro free) format.
How do I insert a schedule heading in Word?
Add a heading
- Select the text you want to use as a heading.
- On the Home tab, move the pointer over different headings in the Styles gallery. Notice as you pause over each style, your text will change so you can see how it will look in your document. Click the heading style you want to use.
Does Word 2007 have a calendar template?
Users of previous versions of Microsoft Word may prefer to use the familiar calendar wizard instead of selecting and modifying a template. The wizard is still available in Word 2007, and 2010.So if you want to build calendars for the next 100 years, you can do it with a few clicks!
How do I create a calendar in Office 365?
Create additional calendars
- In Calendar, on the Folder tab, in the New group, click New Calendar.
- In the Name box, type a name for the new calendar.
- In the Select where to place the folder list, click Calendar, and then click OK.
Upload a calendar from a file
- Locate the calendar you want to add and save it to your computer as an .
- Sign in to Outlook.com.
- At the bottom of the page, select .
- In the navigation pane, select Add calendar.
- Select Upload from file.
- Select Browse, choose the .
Where is add calendar in Outlook?
Create a new calendar
- In Outlook.com, select Calendar > Add calendar > Create new calendar.
- Give your calendar a name.
- Customize your calendar with a color, a charm, or both.
- Optional: Add your calendar to an existing calendar group.
- Select Save.
How do I create a group calendar in Outlook?
How to Create a Calendar Group in Microsoft Outlook
- While in Calendar view, on the Home tab of the Ribbon , in the Manage Calendars group, select Calendar Groups .
- From the drop-down list, select Create New Calendar Group .
- Type a name for the group in the Create New Calendar Group dialog box and click OK .
How do I create a shared calendar in Outlook 365?
Select Calendar. Select Home > Share Calendar. In the email that opens, type the name of the person in your organization that you want to share your calendar with in the To box. In Details, specify the level of details that you want to share with the person in your organization, and then select Send.
What is the best program to make a calendar?
Top 9 Best Calendar Making Software
- Custom Calendar Maker – Our choice.
- Photo Calendar Maker – Professional calendar in a couple of minutes.
- Simply Calendars – Wide selection of exclusive themes.
- Zazzle – Over 1000000 unique pictures.
- Smartdraw – Built-in personal assistant.
If you thought Microsoft Word was all about word processing and writing business reports and checking your spelling, you’d be right. But the program actually does do a little more than that. It’s also a powerful publishing design tool, and you can even use it to make your own calendar. Here’s how to do it.
Start by creating a table.
From the “Insert” tab at the top of the page, select “Table.” You can either choose “Insert table” from the menu and enter the number of rows and columns you’ll need or you can simply pull the cursor across the squares to replicate the table you’re going to use.
You’ll want the table to have seven columns and six rows.
Make the table 7×6.
Now you can begin formatting the table.
Place the cursor over the table until an icon appears in the top left corner. Right-click the icon and choose “Table Properties.”
Set the table’s properties.
Under the “Row” tab, check the box marked “Specify height” and set the height as 2.5 cm. When you press “OK,” the table will magically expand.
Set the height to 2.5 cm.
Mouse over the table again and right-click on the icon in the corner to select the entire table. You can now set the formatting of the text that the calendar will display. From the “Home” tab at the top of the page, choose “Right align” and pick any font, font size and font color that you wish.
Select the top row by right-clicking the space to the left of the row, and choose “Table properties” again. Change the height of the top row to 1.5 cm, then select “OK.”
Enter a day of the week in each of the cells in the top row. You can adjust the formatting of the text by right-clicking the row and picking an alignment, text color, and size, and so on.
Now you’ll need to be a little careful. Use your computer’s calendar to check which day of the week the first month you wish to create begins, then start entering the dates in each of the cells. Again, you can adjust the formatting by selecting the table, then choosing “Table properties.” The “Cell” tab lets you change the vertical alignment of the numbers so you can place them at the bottom of the cell if you wish.
Format the table.
The next step is to add the name of the month.
Select the first row, choose “Insert,” then “Insert Rows Above.” Select that row, then choose “Merge Cells” to create a single space for a header. Enter the name of the month, and format the text.
It’s starting to come together.
Move the cursor beneath the table, and press Ctrl-Enter to create a new page. Copy and paste the table into the next page and enter the details of the following month. Repeat the process another ten times and you’ll have a home-made, Word-based calendar.
You can then have some fun playing with the design.
Select the table, then “Table Properties,” and “Borders and Shading” under the “Table” tab. Select “Shading” and you’ll be able to paint the cells any color you want.
Color your table’s cells.
If you really want to get creative, you can choose “Insert” from Word’s navigation bar and insert a picture above each month.
Or just choose a calendar template.
Or you could save yourself a bit of time: Under the “File” tab, select “New” and search the online templates for a calendar. You’ll find you’ll have quite a choice of prepared Word calendars with plenty of fancy graphics.
Have fun and enjoy the process. Frustration leads to errors and non-remembering. We will come back and update this page as new information comes out.
Не редко для рабочих задач требуется распечатать календарь. Один из вариантов – найти в интернете готовую картинку с календарем на нужный месяц или год. Но, такой вариант не подойдет, если перед распечаткой календарь нужно отредактировать, например, записать в него запланированные мероприятия.
В данной статье мы расскажем о том, как сделать календарь в Word на месяц и год с помощью шаблонов или таблиц. Статья будет актуальной для современных версий Word, таких как Word 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 и 2021.
Шаблоны Word
В последних версиях Word доступен такой инструмент как готовые шаблоны. С их помощью можно быстро создавать различные документы, например буклеты, письма, визитки, календари и т. д.
Чтобы создать календарь с помощью шаблонов нужно нажать на кнопку «Файл» на панели инструментов и перейти в «Другие шаблоны».
После этого перед вами появится каталог шаблонов. Здесь нужно ввести в поиск слово «календарь» и нажать на кнопку ввода.
В результате перед вами появятся шаблоны для создания календаря. Некоторые из шаблонов уже настроены на текущий год, а некоторые позволяют выбрать год или месяц, после чего календарь генерируется автоматически.
Кликнув по шаблону, можно посмотреть его описание. Если шаблон предлагает пользователю выбор месяца, то это будет указано в описании. Для того чтобы создать календарь по выбранному шаблону достаточно нажать на кнопку «Создать».
Если шаблон календаря предполагает выбор месяца или года, то появится меню, в котором можно будет указать эти данные.
В результате вы создадите календарь в Word, который можно будет отредактировать, сохранить как файл или распечатать.
Если шаблон предполагал настройки, то на панели инструментов появится новая вкладка «Календарь». На которой можно будет изменить дату или дизайн страницы.
Поскольку шаблон построен на основе таблицы, то дизайн созданного календаря также можно изменить через настройки таблиц, которые доступны на вкладках «Конструктор таблиц» и «Макет».
Здесь можно изменить используемые цвета, отредактировать линии, заливку и т. д.
Экспресс-таблицы
Еще один способ создания календаря в Word – это Экспресс-таблицы. Чтобы воспользоваться этим вариантом нужно создать новый документ, перейти на вкладку «Вставка», нажать на кнопку «Таблица» и выбрать пункт «Экспресс-таблицы».
В результате появится список шаблонов таблиц, которые можно создать в один клик. Выберите подходящий вариант и нажмите на него.
В результате на страницу будет вставлена таблица с календарем на месяц.
К сожалению, здесь не предусмотрено возможности автоматического создания календаря для подходящего месяца, поэтому правильные числа в таблице придется расставлять вручную.
Для редактирования внешнего вида данного календаря также можно использовать настройки таблиц на вкладках «Конструктор таблиц» и «Макет».
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Building a custom, organized calendar is key for time management and productivity, so let’s learn how to create a calendar template in Word instead of reinventing the wheel.
Ready when you are! 🏁
How to Create a Calendar in Word With a Table
Note: In this tutorial, we use Microsoft Word for Mac Version 16.54. The steps and features may look different if you’re on another platform or version.
1️⃣ Open a new Word document
1. Open Microsoft Word, select Blank Document > Create
2. Under the Layout tab, select Orientation > Landscape
3. Go to the View tab, check the Ruler box
2️⃣ Insert the table
1. Place your cursor at the top left corner of the page and press enter ten times to bring the cursor farther down
2. Under the Insert tab, select Table, hover over a 7×6 table, and click to populate seven columns and six rows
3️⃣ Adjust the table rows and columns
1. Click and drag the bottom row to the bottom of the page
2. Click and drag to highlight all the table’s cells except the first row
3. Under the Layout tab, click Distribute Rows
⚡️ Tip: Press Command
+ P
( Ctrl
+ P
for PC users) or select File > Print any time during your build to preview how it will print/save
4️⃣ Add and customize the text
1. In the first row, type Sunday through Saturday (you can start the week on Monday if you’d like!)
2. Highlight the days in the first row, and under the Layout tab, select Align Center
3. Add the calendar dates to the remainder of the cells starting with the second row
4. Customize the text
- Document font: ENGRAVERS MT
- Days of the week font size: 11
- Calendar dates font size: 9
Optional: Highlight the previous or next month’s dates and change the font color to grey
5️⃣ Format the table
1. Highlight the days in the top row, and under the Table Design tab, select Borders > No Border
2. While the text is still highlighted, select Borders > Bottom Border
6️⃣ Create a Notes section at the top of the page
1. Under the Insert tab, select Shapes > Text Box
2. Click and drag to create a rectangular box using the ruler for measurement guidance
3. Click inside the Text Box and type: N O T E S
4. Highlight the text and change the font type to match your calendar’s font
7️⃣ Add the year and month name
1. Under the Insert tab, select Shapes > Text Box
2. Click and drag to create a rectangular box using the ruler for measurement guidance
3. Type in the month, adjust the font to your liking, and change the font size to 72
4. Copy and paste the Text Box, type the year, adjust the font to your liking, and change the font size to 40
5. Use the rulers to align both text boxes
6. Remove the text borders from the month and year text boxes by holding down the shift key and selecting both. Under the Shape Format tab, select Shape Outline > No Outline
8️⃣ Save as a template
Note: Save the document as a template to reuse again before you add any events.
1. Go to File > Save as Template… and a dialog box will appear
2. Enter your calendar template name under Save As
3. Add relevant tags under Tags (for Mac users)
4. Choose where you want to save your calendar template
5. Check the File Format is set to Microsoft Word template (.dotx)
Related 👉 Learn how to make a timeline in Microsoft Word!
How to Customize a Microsoft Word Calendar Template
1️⃣ Select any MS Word calendar template
1. Launch Microsoft Word
2. At the top right corner, click More templates
3. Type calendar in the Search bar to populate calendar-specific Word templates
4. Or click on an image below to download free online templates from the Microsoft template store:
2️⃣ Customizing your Word template
1. If you have macros enabled, go to the Calendar tab > Select New Dates
2. Choose your Month and Year from the dialog box and click OK
Pause. ⏸
Let’s talk about macros for a minute. Macros are a series of commands used to automate a repeated task. For example, the macros in the Word calendar templates allow you to choose any month and year, and the dates will automatically populate for you.
⚠️ Remember: don’t enable macros from an untrusted source. Check out Microsoft’s support page for more information about enabling or disabling macros.
3. Change the template theme under the Calendar tab > Themes > explore the drop down menu for more options
4. Change the colors of the template theme under the Calendar tab > Colors > explore the drop down menu for more options
5. Change the font of the template theme under the Calendar tab > Colors > explore the drop-down menu for more options
⚡️ Tip: If you want to reset to the original calendar theme at any time, go to Calendar tab > Themes > Reset to Theme from Calendar Template
6. Under the Table Design tab, click the down arrow to scroll and find dozens of options available to change the overall table design
7. Add events to your calendar, and you’re all set!
If you’re looking for other handy calendar guides, check out these resources:
- How to Make a Calendar in Google Docs
- How to Make a Calendar in Excel
- How to Make a Calendar in Google Sheets
- How to Make a Flowchart in Word
- Schedule Templates
Microsoft Word Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
If searching through Word functions feels as cluttered as your catch-all kitchen drawer, you’re not alone! Get the facts here. ⬇️
What calendar size should I use for print?
- Common weekly, monthly, and yearly calendar sizes for home and office:
- Weekly or Monthly Calendar: 8.5” x 11″ or 7″x 9″
- Wall Calendar: 11.75” x 16.5” or 11.75” x 8.25″
- Poster Calendar (includes pictures): 11” x 17” or 27” x 39”
- Standing Desk Calendar: 6.5″ x 5.9″ or 6.9″ x 8.3″
- ⚡️ Tip: Press
Command
+P
or select File > Print any time during your build to preview how it will print/save. This will help spot any issues before you’ve gone too far
How do I add and modify logos, pictures, and images in my calendar without messing up everything in my document?
- 👾 To insert a logo, pictures, or image…
- Drag and drop a photo directly into the Word application or go to the Insert tab > Pictures and import a file
- 👾 To convert a photo/image into a shape…
- Select the photo/image
- Under the Picture Format tab > click the arrow next to Crop to modify the photo into any shape or ratio
- Hold the Shift key and click and drag one of the corners to adjust the size
- 👾 To adjust the placement of a logo, photo, or image…
- Click and drag the ruler to move your object towards the right or left of the document
Can I move the photo anywhere on the page? And I mean, anywhere?
- Under the Insert tab > select Shapes > Text Box
- Drag the photo into the Text Box
- Drag the Text Box anywhere in your document
- If you find that the text box cuts off your photo, increase the text box size, or decrease the photo size
How do I share my awesome Word calendar?
- Save your file to your OneDrive account (or a different location)
- Click Share at the top right of the Word application (you must be signed in to your Microsoft account)
- Optional: Edit settings
- Allow anyone or specific people access to the document
- Allow editing or review only
- Set an expiration date
- Create a document password
- Type the name, group, or email address
- Include a message
- Click Send
- Other sharing options:
- Click Copy Link and share
- Click Mail to send within an email application
How do I go to the following month on the same Word document?
- After you’ve created your calendar with the formatting and design complete and before you add any deliverables/events, copy and paste the calendar into a new page and adjust the date. Here’s how:
- For Mac users:
- 1. Press
Command
+A
to select all - 2. Press
Command
+C
to copy - 3. Go to the next page and press
Command
+V
to paste - 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remainder of the months
- 1. Press
- For PC users:
- 1. Press
Ctrl
+A
to select all - 2. Press
Ctrl
+C
to copy - 3. Go to the next page and press
Ctrl
+V
to paste - 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remainder of the months
- 1. Press
- For Mac users:
Any tips to organize the contents of my calendar? Don’t be shy.
- The best way to organize your calendar is whatever method that optimizes your time and planning needs. What works for others may not work for you, and that’s perfectly okay! Here are a few suggestions to organize your calendar:
- Color-coded categories: Use a different font or highlight color for each category type
- Emojis: Assign a unique emoji to quickly identify the category type
- Commuting 🚘
- 1:1 Meeting 👥
- Team Meeting 👩💻
- Status Meeting 🤷♀️
- After School Sport Event ⚽️
- Doctor’s Appointment 🩺
- Lunch 🥑
- Traveling ✈️
- Vacation 🏝
- Celebration 🎉
- Workout 🏋️♀️
- Announcements 📣
- Deep Work 🧠
- Priority❗️
On top of calendars, learn how to create a mind map in Word!
Beware of the Microsoft Feature Creep
Trying to master the sea of “basic” functions to create a document in MS Word can be summed up in one word: stressful. Let us know if this is an accurate representation of using MS Word:
1. You insert an image
2. You move it slightly to the right
3. Everything below the image breaks formatting
4. You move the image back to its original place
5. Everything below the image laughs
Here’s what you should know before investing time, energy, and resources in Microsoft Word:
❌ Although Microsoft Word is a versatile platform, it’s also time-consuming to get to the desired result
❌ Microsoft Word functions on the toolbar/Ribbon are different from version to version
❌ Microsoft Office desktop applications (including Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, and more) are pricey. The Word app alone starts at $159.99
❌ Difficulties with aligning text, tables, lines, and images for the desired effect are common problems
❌ It’s a complex program to learn and use efficiently
Don’t worry—you have options!
Bonus: Check out some of these Microsoft Word alternatives.
ClickUp: the Best Calendar Alternative to Microsoft Word
These realities about MS Word are why it’s essential to use an intuitive software tool to remove the manual work and update in real-time like ClickUp. ✨
ClickUp is the ultimate productivity platform allowing teams to manage projects, collaborate smarter, and bring all work under one tool. Whether you’re new to productivity apps or a seasoned project manager, ClickUp’s customization can stretch to any team size for consistent collaboration.
🔗 Sync Your Calendar Details From Google, Outlook, Apple, and More
ClickUp offers calendar feeds that let you send scheduled tasks directly to your favorite calendar app: Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any calendar that allows you to subscribe with a URL feed. You can even connect as many calendars as you want to different ClickUp Spaces, Folders, and Lists.
Prefer a two-way sync? Connect ClickUp and Google Calendars! ✨
Bonus: Content Calendar Templates!
👩 View Your Schedule From Home in ClickUp
Home in ClickUp provides a panoramic view of your most important items so you always know where your focus should be. So your calendar will always be next to your work!
Your calendar in Home shows your scheduled tasks and reminders for the day. You can also add and display your Google Calendar events and national holidays alongside your ClickUp tasks and reminders.
⏰ Use the ClickUp Calendar View for Project Management
The Calendar view in ClickUp is your source of truth for scheduling, planning, and resource management.
- Day: See scheduled tasks for any given day
- 4-Days: See a rolling four day period
- Week: Visualize a whole week and move tasks around from day to day as needed
- Month: Get a bird’s-eye view of your entire month
- Me Mode: only see tasks assigned to you, including assigned subtasks, assigned checklist items, and assigned comments
Or, get started with ClickUp calendar templates made for you:
- Content Calendar
- Promotional Calendar
- Event Planning
🤳 Take Your Calendar With You Anywhere
If you prefer using a paper calendar for project management but still want a digital copy as a backup, ClickUp’s got you covered! The Calendar view is optimized for mobile, so you can create tasks or reminders within the mobile app while you’re on the go!
What’s Next?
We spend about 90% of our time experiencing formatting pains using Microsoft Word and 10% using our calendars for the intended purpose. Try ClickUp’s calendar feature today, or kindly send this article to a friend who doesn’t know the difference between macaroons and macros.
It is easy to add a calendar in a Word document. You can do this in three ways.
- Use MS Word’s Online Templates
- Use the ‘Quick Table’ option
- Use Tables to manually create a calendar.
We will show you all the three methods in simple, step-by-step instructions.
Let us begin.
Method #1: Using Word’s Online Templates
This is a sufficient and time-saving method where you can make use of pre-created templates.
Note: As this is an online option, you must login to your Microsoft account.
Step #1: Open a Word document
When you start MS Word, you will see two panes.
The left pane shows a list of Recent Files you have opened.
The right pane allows you to search for online templates.
Step #2: Search for online calendar templates
Type Calendars in the right search pane and hit Enter.
Word shows its built-in online Calendar templates.
Step #3: Download a template
Click on any template.
Word opens a snapshot of the calendar.
Click on the Create icon.
A dialog box opens to allow entering Month and Year.
Fill in the month and year for your calendar.
Click on the OK button.
Word now offers an instruction and a warning.
Click on the OK button.
Word opens a new document with the calendar showing the month and year you had chosen.
In the menu ribbon, you will find icons to Select New Dates, Themes, Colors, and Fonts for your calendar.
Step #4: Update the calendar
Modify the calendar as you want.
Method #2: Using the ‘Quick Table’ Option
Step #1: Open a Word document
Open a new or existing Word document.
Navigate to the place where you want your calendar to appear.
Step #2: Create a quick table
Click on the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
From the ribbon that appears, in the Tables section, click on the Table icon.
This opens an Insert Table dialog box.
Click on Quick Tables at the bottom.
Step #3: Select the calendar type
Many built-in calendars will be displayed.
Click on one of the calendar types you prefer.
The calendar appears in your document.
Step #4: Update the calendar
You must manually edit the calendar to the month you want it to display.
Method #3: Using Tables to Manually Create the Calendar
Step #1: Open a Word document
Open a new or existing Word document.
Navigate to the place where you want your calendar to appear.
Step #2: Create a table
Click on the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
From the ribbon that appears, in the Tables section, click on the Table icon.
This opens an Insert Table dialog box.
Insert a table with 7 columns and 6 rows by clicking and dragging your mouse, until the chosen number of blocks have been selected.
Word introduces a 7×6 table in the document.
Use the handle at the bottom right-hand corner to change its size to your requirement, by clicking on it and dragging the handle with your mouse.
Step #3: Update the calendar
You must manually edit the calendar to the month you want it to display.
Fill in the days of the week in the top row.
Fill in the dates according to the month you want to display.
Conclusion
We have shown you three simple methods of adding a calendar to your Word document. Use the one most suitable to your application.
Microsoft Word is known for being a great word processor, but you can also use it to make your own calendar. You can design one from scratch or choose one from Word’s library of calendar templates. Here’s how.
Create a Calendar From Scratch in Word
Creating a calendar from scratch in Microsoft Word takes a little more time and energy than just using one of the templates, but if you want the complete design credit for your calendar, you’ll want to build it from the ground up.
RELATED: How to Insert a Calendar in PowerPoint
To do this, open a Word document and insert a table by clicking the “Table” option in the “Tables” group of the “Insert” tab.
A drop-down menu will appear. Hover your mouse over the grid to either increase or decrease the number of rows and columns in the table. For the calendar, you’ll need a 7×7 table, so hover your mouse over the appropriate square in the grid and click it to insert the table.
With the 7×7 table inserted, it’s time to start formatting the calendar. First, we want to adjust the height of the table’s squares. Hover your mouse over the table and an icon will appear in the top-left corner. Right-click that icon.
Next, select “Table Properties” from the menu.
The “Table Properties” window will appear. Click the “Row” tab, check the box next to “Specify Height,” and enter the desired height in the text box. 2.5 cm is a comfortable height, but you can adjust it to fit your preferences.
Note: Depending on your region, Word may use inches instead of centimeters by default. Be sure to specify cm in the text box.
Press “OK” when done.
The height of the boxes within your table is now set. However, we’ll also want to make some adjustments to the top two rows. Select the top two rows by clicking and dragging your cursor over them.
Next, adjust the height of these two rows (right-click table icon > Table Properties > Row > Specify Height) to make them a bit smaller than the others. 1.5 cm is an ideal height, but you can adjust yours to fit your preferences.
You can also click and drag the row to adjust the height if you decide one is a little too large for your taste.
Now that the height of our table’s boxes is set, it’s time to enter the name of the month in the top row. To do this, we’ll need to combine the cells of the top row. Click and drag your mouse over each cell of the top row and right-click the selected area.
A drop-down menu will appear. Click “Merge Cells.”
With the cells of the top row merged, enter the name of the month. Use the alignment and font style that matches your design preference.
Next, enter the days of the week in the second row. Again, format the text to match the style you have in mind.
Finally, enter the days of the month in each respective box.
You can repeat the above steps for each month of the year to complete the calendar.
If you want a nice-looking calendar, but don’t have the time to create everything from scratch, you can always choose one of Word’s many templates.
Use a Calendar Template in Word
Word has a nice variety of calendars readily available. To choose one, open Microsoft Word and click the “New” tab in the left-hand pane.
Next, type “Calendar” in the online templates search box.
Scroll through the library and select a calendar template you like by clicking it.
A pop-up window will appear showing a preview and a description of the calendar. Click “Create.”
Once it’s selected, you can fine-tune the calendar using Word’s styling tools.
This is just one of the many things you can design using Microsoft Word. You can also create anything from flowcharts to brochures using Microsoft’s design toolset. If you need a simple design and don’t have the time to invest in learning sophisticated design software such as Photoshop, it can probably be done in Word.
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Home > Microsoft > How to Insert a Calendar in Word? 3 Easy Methods
Note: (This guide on how to insert calendar in Word is suitable for all Microsoft Word versions, including Office 365)
A calendar is a document that helps you organize your time. It can also be used to remind yourself of upcoming events or deadlines.
When you are curating a Word document for official purposes containing information relating to dates, agendas, or other appointments, you might need to use the calendar for referral purposes. You might even use the document to keep track of important dates such as birthdays, anniversaries, appointments, or meetings.
In this article, I will show you three methods of how to insert a calendar in Word.
You’ll Learn:
- How to Insert a Calendar in Word?
- Using Word Templates
- Using the Quick Table Option
- Create a Calendar Manually
- How to Save a Calendar?
Related Reads:
How to Change Orientation of One Page in Word? 3 Easy Ways
How to Wrap Text in Word? 6 Wrap Text Options Explained
How to Track Changes in Word? A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Insert a Calendar in Word?
Using Word Templates
Step 1: Click and open a new or any existing Word document.
Step 2: Go to the File tab at the top left corner of the document and click it. A list of options will appear. Click on the New option.
Step 3: A Template window will appear. In the “Search Box” search for Calendars.
Step 4: A list of calendar templates will appear on the screen. Select a calendar template according to your requirement.
Step 5: Select your desired calendar and click on the Create button. After clicking on the create option, it will start downloading your desired calendar.
The screenshot below shows that a calendar is inserted into the Word document.
Using the Quick Table Option
You can also create a calendar manually by using the steps below.
Step 1: Open a new Word document.
Step 2: Place the pointer in the document where you want to create a calendar.
Step 3: Once you have selected the document, go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and click on the Table option.
Step 4: An Insert Table dialog box will appear on the screen. Under that, click on Quick Tables.
Step 5: A Built-in window appears on the screen. Select a calendar according to your needs.
Take a look at the screenshot below to see the December calendar inserted into the Word document.
Suggested Reads:
Using Tables in Word
How to Add Line Numbers in Word? A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Save a Word Document? 3 Useful Ways
Create a Calendar Manually
Following are the steps to create a calendar manually in the Microsoft Word document:
Step 1: Open a new or any existing Word document where you want to insert a calendar.
Step 2: Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon. A toolbar window opens below the Ribbon once you click on it.
Step 3: Click on the Table option in the Tables section on the Ribbon.
Step 4: An Insert Table dialog box will appear.
Step 5: Select the number of rows and columns based on your need and press the Enter key.
Note: We are going for a seven-by-five (7*5) size table to create a sample calendar.
Step 6: At the top of the row, enter the names of days of the week, such as Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, and so on. To give the perfect shape to your calendar, you can also adjust the date or day column size according to your requirement. To see the final layout of the calendar, consider the screenshot below.
Step 7: Start adding the numbers in the boxes from which the first day of your month starts. To add numbers to the calendar, you can use the number keys from the keyboard.
Step 8: Once you create your calendar successfully, you adjust it and can save it in your desired location.
How to Save a Calendar
To save the calendar, you can use the following steps:
Step 1. Go to the File tab at the left corner of the ribbon. A list of File options will appear.
Step 2. Click on the Save As button. A Save As dialog box will appear.
Step 3. Browse the location where you want to save the file. Once you find the location, click on the Save button at the bottom of the screen.
Now, you can see that your calendar is saved in your desired location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print my calendar in Word?
Yes, you can print your calendar in Word. To do so, you will need to select the “Print” option from the “File” menu. From there, you can select the paper size, orientation, and other settings before printing your calendar.
Can I use a calendar in Word to remind myself of upcoming deadlines?
Yes, you can use a calendar in Word to remind yourself of upcoming deadlines. You can create a calendar in Word using the table feature or one of the many calendar templates available online. Once you have created your calendar, you can easily add deadlines and other events to the calendar to remind yourself.
Can I customize my calendar in Word?
Yes, you can customize your calendar in Word by adding or removing rows and columns, adjusting the size of the boxes, and adding numbers or titles.
Closing Thoughts
If you’re looking for an easy way to keep track of important dates, deadlines, and other events, inserting a calendar into your Word document is the perfect solution.
As mentioned in this article, there are three methods you can use to insert a calendar in Word. You can use Word templates, the Quick Table option, or create a calendar manually. Once you have created your calendar, you can save it in your desired location.
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