Using and Printing in Microsoft Word

We here at Invitation Outlet use Macintosh Computers with Adobe Illustrator. But we realize most users will have Microsoft Word.

We had a friend cross platform and test out making templates for Word, so here are the intructions. We still recommend that you use a few practice

sheets of regular paper, cut into the actual size of the invitation, to feed through your printer to align the invitation stock and center your design. Place an "X" on the test sheet before running through the printer to help you determine which side faces down.

1. Measure the invitation you have chosen. Always measure the open size of the invitation

2. Open Microsoft Word: Chose "File" then "Page Setup". Under the "Paper" tab, select "Custom Size" and enter the dimensions of your card.

3. Now Select the "Margin" tab. Here you will select your paper orientation and define the print area.

4. Select either "Portrait" (Prints the document with the short edge at the top of the page) or "Landscape" (Prints the document with the long edge at the top of the page). Always feed the smaller cards in lengthwise.

5. Set your "Top", "Bottom", "Right" and "Left" margins. The margins indicate the distance between the margins and the type.

6. After you have created your paper setup we recommend that you SAVE.

7. Enter your text.

8. Once you have entered your text we recommend that you SAVE

1. From "File" menu Select "Print"

2. Click "Properties". There you will select "PAPER". Choose "Custom" and enter the paper dimensions you entered in your page setup from Microsoft Word.

3. We suggest first using a Test Sheet to make certain the text is lined up correctly.

4. When the text lines up the way you want, you are ready to print your invitations.