Learning Microsoft Publisher from Scratch

Edit and update business information in Publisher to insert it into layouts. Add logos and fields like job title, organization name, address, and email.

Adjust margins, orientation, and page size in Microsoft Publisher from scratch. Use the page design tab to set wide, narrow, or custom margins and apply A3 or other sizes.

Access print options from the file menu, choose a printer or print to pdf, and adjust pages, print settings, copies, paper size, one- or two-sided, and color or grayscale.

Learn how to zoom and pan in Microsoft Publisher using the slider, the fit page button, or Ctrl plus scroll, and adjust view percentages to navigate publications with ease.

Master adding, duplicating, arranging, and deleting pages in Microsoft Publisher from scratch, using insert blank page, insert duplicate page, and page rearrangement to organize content.

Learn to customize built-in templates in Microsoft Publisher by adjusting color schemes, fonts, business information, and page size, and include customer address if you want, then create.

Replace placeholder texts in templates with your own content and convert them to plain text as needed, while updating and saving dynamic placeholders linked to business information, including logos.

Insert a text file from the insert menu in Microsoft Publisher to create a text box with the file’s contents, then draw or resize the box to fit all text.

Learn to insert a text box in Microsoft Publisher and control overflow, text fit options: best fit, shrink text on overflow, grow text box to fit, and do not autofit.

Learn to create and customize bullet and numbered lists in Microsoft Publisher, adjust indentation, characters, and numbering styles to organize text in publication layouts.

Link text boxes to create a flowing, multi-column layout by pasting content across connected boxes, then resize and format text to move seamlessly between boxes.

Learn to insert a drop cap in Microsoft Publisher by selecting the text box, choosing a style, and applying custom options such as line coverage, letter count, font, and color.

Learn to change the number style in Microsoft Publisher by selecting text and applying a proportional or proportional old style, so numbers format differently without altering surrounding text.

Learn to adjust ligature settings in Microsoft Publisher by selecting all text. Choose options such as standard ligatures, standard only, or no ligatures to tailor typography.

Select text and explore stylistic sets to change the look of your text in Microsoft Publisher, then apply stylistic alternatives to adjust appearance across the entire selection.

Access and insert symbols in Microsoft Publisher from the insert tab by expanding symbols, selecting from built-in options or different fonts, then inserting, resizing, and coloring them.

Enable spelling check as you type to underline misspelled words in red, then use right-click to correct, ignore, or add terms to the dictionary.

Learn how to use and customize autocorrect in Microsoft Publisher, including viewing autocorrect options via File > Options > Proofing, adding custom replacements like Udemy, and automatic capitalization rules.

Learn to use the thesaurus in Microsoft Publisher to replace a word with a synonym, browse alternatives like lesson, tutorial, session, lecture, or class, and insert the chosen term.

Translate selected text in Microsoft Publisher via the review tab, send it over the internet for translation, then insert and replace with the translated text in a chosen language.

Insert and drag shapes in Microsoft Publisher from the home or insert menu, then rotate, resize, and change shapes using the shape format tab and the yellow dot.

Learn to create and edit custom shapes in Microsoft Publisher using the shapes options, freeform drawing, edit points, and arc tools to form enclosed shapes.

select and color shapes using preset colors, fills, outlines, gradients, textures, and patterns; adjust outline width, begin/end arrows, caps, and style to customize each shape.

Modify and customize shapes in Microsoft Publisher from scratch, insert shapes, resize with corner pins, edit points, and add free-form shapes with color options.

Explore shape effects in Microsoft Publisher, applying shadows, reflections, glow, soft edges, bevel, and 3D rotation to create dynamic shapes with adjustable parameters and presets.

Learn to group and ungroup objects in Microsoft Publisher from scratch, selecting multiple shapes, grouping them to act as a single unit, then resizing, rotating, and ungrouping as needed.

Learn how to use alignment and distribution tools in Microsoft Publisher to align objects, distribute spacing evenly, and align to guides for clean, precise layouts.

Learn to use the scratch area in Microsoft Publisher to temporarily store content, move objects outside the main document without deleting them, and access them later during publishing.

Access and use measurement options in shape format to position, resize, rotate, and align text within shapes, setting exact x and y in inches and adjusting font, spacing, and length.

Learn how to stack and arrange objects in publisher by using send backward, bring forward, bring to front, and send to back, including right-click options for quick ordering.

Explore text wrap and object layout in Microsoft Publisher by wrapping text around shapes with options like square, tight, top and bottom, or inline with text, and adjusting wrap points.

Learn to format auto shapes in publisher by adjusting color, fill effects, gradient, pattern fills, line properties, shape effects, then control size, rotation, layout, text wrap, and alternative text.

Learn how to insert and edit pictures in Microsoft Publisher by using the Insert tab to add images from your computer, then resize, rotate, place, and apply picture effects.

Insert pictures from online sources using the insert tab, search with Bing, filter for Creative Commons, insert and resize the image into your publication.

Swap out pictures in Microsoft Publisher by right-clicking or using the picture format tab, choose change picture from a file, insert, and watch the original move to the scratch area.

Use picture placeholders from the insert tab to reserve space for images while designing, then replace them with real pictures by browsing and inserting a chosen image.

Explore cropping options in Microsoft Publisher: use crop from the picture format tab or right-click, apply crops with crop marks, fit or fill, rotate, and crop to shapes.

Master adjusting brightness and contrast of a picture in Microsoft Publisher, apply recolor options and transparency, and explore cropping and color corrections to refine visuals.

Learn to add captions to images in Microsoft Publisher by selecting the picture, choosing a caption preset on the picture format tab, and editing the caption text and shapes.

Learn to apply different background styles in Microsoft Publisher, including solid fills, gradients, pictures, and patterns, using the page design tab and background options.

Learn how to set a picture as the document background in Microsoft Publisher by right-clicking the image, applying to background, and choosing fill or tile.

Insert and edit tables in Microsoft Publisher by choosing rows and columns, applying table styles from presets, entering data in cells, and merging or splitting cells as needed.

Learn to customize table cells in Microsoft Publisher by applying fills, borders, and text formatting; select single or multiple cells, adjust line color and size, and remove fills as needed.

Adjust table size by dragging edges or entering height and width in the layout tab; toggle grow to fit text, and insert or delete rows and columns.

Select the cells you want to align, then use the layout section to place text at top left, center, or bottom right, and adjust text direction.

Enable and disable a two-page spread in Microsoft Publisher by right-clicking to view two-page spread, inserting a blank page, overlapping content, then revert to one page.

Learn to use master pages in Microsoft Publisher to apply consistent headers, footers, and designs across pages, create multiple master pages, and apply them to selected pages.

Save custom templates in Microsoft Publisher by saving designs as a publisher template (.pub). Reuse them later via file > new > personal to create new files with same content.

Access building blocks through insert to quickly design in Microsoft Publisher by adding page parts, calendars, borders and accents, and advertisements.

Learn to save a custom graphic as a building block, add it to the spot gallery with a title, description, and keywords, and reuse it in future projects.

Learn to add header and footer that appear on all pages by using the insert tab, customizing the text, and applying it through the master page.

Insert page numbers from the insert tab, choose bottom center, and replace footers. Use the home tab to style the numbers on the master page red, bold, size 16.

Add hyperlinks in Microsoft Publisher by selecting text or shapes, using the hyperlink command to link to web addresses, email addresses, or files, with underlined links.

Learn to insert date and time in Microsoft Publisher from scratch, choose various formats, toggle dynamic date and time, and adjust language options so dates and times refresh automatically.

Change the color scheme from the page design section to apply new colors to your publication, and switch fonts to alter the entire design.

Learn to manage hyphenation in Microsoft Publisher using the text box tab and the hyphenation option. Adjust the hyphenation zone and text reigns to control when hyphenation occurs.

Learn to enable and customize the quick access toolbar in Microsoft Publisher by adding commands, adjusting visibility, and choosing its position above or below the ribbon.

Learn to use the design checker in Microsoft Publisher to identify and fix layout and link issues, run checks for publishing to print or website, and tidy margins and spaces.

Learn to export Microsoft Publisher content as an html web page by using the export menu, choosing an area and save location, and publishing html.

Learn to optimize publications for the web by using the design check to fix page reuse errors and ensure the web page exports correctly before publishing.

Navigate print settings in Microsoft Publisher to print publications, choosing a printer, page range, copies, layout, orientation, color, and two-sided printing, then save settings and print.

Export publisher designs for commercial printing by using save for commercial printer and 600 dpi settings, then pack and export as PDF and publisher files.

Create and save a mail merge list in the mailings tab, add recipients with title, first name, last name, and email, then insert dynamic fields for personalized publications.

Learn to perform a mail merge in Microsoft Publisher by selecting recipients from an existing list and inserting first name and last name in a publication that can be printed.

Learn to send personalized emails from publisher using the email merge feature by selecting recipients, setting unique subjects, inserting first name and company, previewing messages, and sending via Outlook.

Export and save for another computer packs your Microsoft Publisher file with embedded fonts and linked graphics, creating a zip for seamless transfer to another computer.

Learn to share publications from Microsoft Publisher via email. Use file menu's share options to preview attachments in HTML and send as PDF, XPS, or the current page through Outlook.