How To Insert Watermarks in MS Word

How To Insert Watermarks

A watermark in Microsoft Word is a graphical image or text that appears behind the text in a document. Watermarks are commonly used to indicate the status of a document (e.g. "Draft" or "Confidential").

To insert a watermark in Word:

1. Click the "Design" tab on the ribbon
2. Click the "Watermark" button
3. Choose "Custom Watermark" from the drop-down menu
4. In the Printed Watermark dialog box, select "Text watermark" or "Picture watermark"
5. Enter the text for a text watermark or select an image for a picture watermark
6. Use the options to adjust the size, color, and orientation of your watermark
7. Click "OK" to insert the watermark

Note: You can also remove or change a watermark at any time by returning to the Printed Watermark dialog box and making the desired changes.