Add a Watermark (Win)

Watermarks add an overall graphic dimension to a newsletter, flyer or letter on a special topic. The watermark is printed in the center of the page the page; you can select the size you want. Change its color in a paint program before you insert it as a background picture.

Directions: Open a new document, and from the ToolBar, select Format, Background, then Printed Watermark. . You will have an option to place either a Picture Watermark or a Text Watermark..

Text Watermark Type in the text, its font, size and color. Explore the Layout and transparency options. Click Apply and then OK.

Picture Watermark If you select a picture as a watermark, you will be able to first select any picture you have available and then select its size and whether it will appear “washed out” or have more color. Click Apply and then OK.

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 (see Watermarks: Mac). You cannot use the Printed Watermark dialog box to control these settings.