How to Create a Brochure in Microsoft Word
Brochures are an essential marketing tool used by many businesses. They are quick to create and can be easily designed in Microsoft Word, either using a template or from scratch. Here’s how you can create one:
Creating a Brochure Using Templates
The simplest way to create a brochure is by using one of Microsoft Word’s pre-designed templates. To begin, open a new document, type “Brochure” into the template search box, and press Enter. Word will display a variety of brochure templates. Browse through the options and select one that suits your needs. A banner will appear with more details about the template. After reviewing it, click the Create button. You can now replace the placeholder text and images with your own, customizing the brochure to fit your content.
If none of the available templates meet your needs, you can also create a brochure from scratch.
Creating a Brochure from Scratch
Start by opening a blank document. Navigate to the Layout tab and select Orientation in the Page Setup group. From the dropdown menu, choose Landscape, which is ideal for tri-fold brochures. Next, adjust the margins to give yourself more space. Go back to the Layout tab and click Margins. For brochures, it’s best to set margins to 0.5” or less. You can select the Narrow option, or choose Custom Margins to input your preferred dimensions.
To divide the page into sections, add columns. In the Layout tab, click the Columns button. Choose a predefined column structure or select More Columns for additional options.
Once your layout is set, insert images by selecting an option from the Illustrations group and adding your graphics. Then, add your text. After completing these steps, your brochure will be ready for distribution.