Creating and Using Watermarks in Word
Applies to: Office 2007
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What are Watermarks?
Microsoft Word 2007 allows a user to add text or an image as a Watermark on a document. A Watermark is background effect that lies behind the text of the document. Watermarking provides the ability to show ownership, emphasize importance, or simply add character to a document.
Where do I find the Watermark Option?
The Watermark drop down menu is located under the Page Layout tab, and in the Page Background Ribbon group.
Under the Dropdown menu you will find Word has built-in text Watermarks that consist of “CONFIDENTIAL”, ”DO NOT COPY” “DRAFT”, “ASAP”, and “URGENT.” By simply selecting any one of these built in choices, you can apply a Watermark to the document you are currently working in.
Creating your own Watermarks
If the built-in Watermarks (shown at right) do not capture the message you are trying to convey, you can create your own. The Custom Watermarks option located at the bottom of the drop down menu will allow you to create and insert a customized Watermark (text or picture).
Printed Watermark Dialog box
By selecting Custom Watermark a Printed Watermark Window appears (as shown below). The window has three radio buttons, with the default of ‘No watermark’ selected. In order to create a watermark, either the Picture or Text watermark radio button needs to be selected.
Picture Watermark
Select Picture watermark to enable the Select Picture… button. Click this button to launch an Insert Picture window. Locate a picture and select Insert to populate the window. Next choose the appropriate size, determine if you want to watermark to be a Washout, and hit Apply.
Text Watermark
Select Text watermark to enable the Text attributes. Enter the Text you wish to display, Font, Size, Color, and direction of the watermark. Click Apply to Insert.
Finished Watermarks
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