Introduction
This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the basics of creating a newsletter with Microsoft Office Publisher 2007. Microsoft Publisher 2007 is an excellent software program for creating custom newsletters.
Whether you’re promoting your business, updating school activities, or simply keeping friends and family up to date on the latest news, Publisher 2007 is the perfect choice. The software program contains a wide variety of templates to help you choose a design for your newsletter that can then be customized in any way you like.
Step 1 – First steps
To get started, open Microsoft Publisher and scroll down in the Publication Types section (bottom left) to find the newsletters option in the menu. Choose the design that is closest to what you want.
You will be given the option to change your layout colors, font scheme, and page size. Once you have completed this, click the “Create” button located at the bottom right of the screen so you can start working on your content.
Step 2 – Editing the newsletter
In each text box, you can enter your own information by typing or copying it from a Word document and pasting it into your text box. In the main menu, you will find all the tools you need to select the font, font size, and appearance of the text.
If you click on the outside of the text box, you can use your mouse to adjust the width and height to fit your page.
Step 3 – Add or Edit Images
Now is the time to add images to your newsletter. To add your image, simply highlight the image within the newsletter you wish to change, click “Insert” located on the toolbar, and then select “Image.” You can choose from the existing clip art included with the software or upload your own images.
Once you add the image, click on it with your mouse and you can adjust the size. You can also move it to the desired location on the page. Follow this same process if your newsletter includes more than one page until you have created all your content and save it.
Save and distribute your newsletter
Let’s not forget to save our newsletter. To do so, click the save icon on the toolbar or select the file and then choose save using the dropdown menu.
Microsoft Publisher 2007 includes a way to electronically distribute your newsletter. The new email merge list can be customized to include a personal message for the people you’re trying to reach.
In addition to the address block, there is a greeting line where you can include a special message for each person who will receive it. The email merge feature will work with both Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.