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Thanks to some fellow stampers here on Splitcoast, I've learned how to add a watermark to my jpeg images using GIMP.
But is there a way to add a watermark to a Microsoft word document? I teach classes and often provide written instructions, and would like to find a way to add a big watermark right across the middle so that people can't quickly/easily plagiarize them.
I tried doing this using GIMP, and got an error message because I wasn't using a jpeg image. Are there other programs that will allow me to do this?
Hi, MissIowa81. I have built watermarks in many, many Word documents. What version are you running? Let me know, and I can probably provide some instructions - watermarked, of course! ;-)
Hi, MissIowa81. I have built watermarks in many, many Word documents. What version are you running? Let me know, and I can probably provide some instructions - watermarked, of course! ;-)
BAAA HAAA! I promise to use your instructions for personal inspiration only. :p
I believe it's Word2000. I told you it was old!
I figured out how to get the header moved into the middle of the page, but it's not a true watermark because it blocks out the text underneath.
On the Format menu, point to Background. Do one of the following:
Click the color you want.
Click More Colors to see additional color choices.
Click Fill Effects to change or add special effects, such as gradients, textures, or patterns.
Select any additional options that you want. For Help on an option, click the question mark [IMG]//www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/mk:@MSITStore:C:\Program%20Files\Microsoft%20Offic e\Office10\1033\wdmain10.chm::/images/helpq.gif[/IMG], and then click the option.
If you want to use an object, such as an AutoShape, as a watermark, you can manually paste or insert it into the document header. You cannot use the Printed Watermark dialog box to control these settings.
Note If you want to add a theme, which includes document backgrounds, design elements, and color schemes, use the Themes command on the Format menu.
Ladies.....You can use the same instructions as explained in Post #10 in older versions of MS Word also in MS Publisher. For Publisher, just use the Help menu. In either program you can use words or a graphic as a watermark.
Older versions (pre 2000) may not allow all bells and whistles of newer versions, but it certainly still can be done.
In a pinch or if you don't want to go through the process, you could print a graphic on the paper on your computer/printer then re-insert the paper and type/print your written document. For a quickie, I've gone that route for a 1-2 page document.
On the Format menu, point to Background. Do one of the following:
Click the color you want.
Click More Colors to see additional color choices.
Click Fill Effects to change or add special effects, such as gradients, textures, or patterns.
Select any additional options that you want. For Help on an option, click the question mark [IMG]//www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/mk:@MSITStore:C:\Program%20Files\Microsoft%20Offic e\Office10\1033\wdmain10.chm::/images/helpq.gif[/IMG], and then click the option.
If you want to use an object, such as an AutoShape, as a watermark, you can manually paste or insert it into the document header. You cannot use the Printed Watermark dialog box to control these settings.
Note If you want to add a theme, which includes document backgrounds, design elements, and color schemes, use the Themes command on the Format menu.
Thanks! I haven't had time yet to try this, but I definitely will.
Watermark on MS Word Documents?
