CREATING BLANK

PUBLICATIONS
 Blank templates are available on the Start
screen when you start Publisher 2013. You can
also create a blank publication while Publisher
2013 is running.
 Each new publication displays a default name
(such as Publication1, Publication2, and so on)
on the Title bar until you save it with a more
meaningful name
TO CREATE A BLANK
PUBLICATION
 1. Click the File tab, and then click New. The New page of
the Backstage view opens, displaying thumbnails of the
available templates (see Figure 17).
 2. In the right pane, click Blank 8.5 x 11" or Blank 11 x
8.5". A new, blank publication opens in a new window.
 NOTE: If you want to access more blank templates, click More
Blank Page Sizes on the New page of the Backstage view,
select the desired template in the center pane, and then click
the Create button in the right pane.
 CHANGING THE PAGE
LAYOUT
 After creating a publication, you may decide to change the
page layout. You can use the commands in the Page Setup
group on the Page Design tab of the Ribbon to change
margins, orientation, and size (see Figure 18).

CHANGING THE PAGE
MARGINS
Margins are the areas between the
content of a publication and the
edges of the page. You can change
the page margins by selecting one of
the preset margins or by setting
custom margins.
TO CHANGE THE PAGE
MARGINS
1. On the Page Design tab, in the Page Setup group, click the
Margins button, and select the desired margin setting (see
Figure 19).
CHANGING THE PAGE
SIZE
 Publisher offers many standard page sizes. You can change the
size of a page by selecting one of the preset page sizes or by
creating a custom page size.

 To change the page size:

1. On the Page Design tab, in the Page Setup group, click the
Size button, and select the desired page size (see Figure 20).
CHANGING THE PAGE
ORIENTATION
 Orientation refers to whether the page is laid out horizontally (landscape)
or vertically (portrait).
 To change the page orientation:
 1. On the Page Design tab, in the Page Setup group, click the
Orientation button, and then click Portrait or Landscape (see Figure 21
).
ADDING TEXT
 To add text to a publication, you must first insert a text box, and then enter
text into the text box. You can type text directly into the text box or paste
text from another file.

 To add text:
 On the Home tab, in the Objects group, click the Draw Text Box button
(see Figure 22).
 In the publication, point to where you want one corner of the text box to
appear, drag diagonally until you have the desired text box size, and then
release the mouse button (see Figure 23). The cursor appears in the text
box.
 Type or paste the text that you want
appears on the to
right add.
side of the text box (see Figure 24).

 When you are finished, click outside the text box to deselect it.

NOTE: When a text box contains more text than it can display, Publisher stores the extra text in overflow, hidden from the screen. A text box with overflow text has red
handles and the overflow indicator
LINKING TEXT BOXES
 If you want text to flow from one text box to another, you
can link the text boxes. When text boxes are linked, text
that does not fit into the first text box flows into the next
linked text box.
 To link two text boxes:
1. Click in the first text box.
2. Under Text Box Tools, on the Format tab, in the
Linking group, click the Create Link
button (see Figure 25). The mouse pointer changes to a
pitcher.
 Figure 25 – Linking Group on the Text Box
Tools Format Tab

 3.
Click in the text box that you want to link to (see Figure 26).
The two text boxes are linked and any overflow text in the first
text box appears in the second text box
 To move between linked text boxes:
 1. Click in a linked text box.
 2. Under Text Box Tools, on the Format tab, in the Linking group, click
the Next button or Previous button .
 NOTE: You can also move from one linked text box to another by clicking
the arrows that appear on the right and left sides of linked text boxes (see
Figure 27).
TO BREAK THE LINK
BETWEEN TWO TEXT
BOXES:
To break the link between the two text
boxes:
1. Click in the first text box.
2. Under Text Box Tools, on the Format tab
in the Linking group, click the Break
Button
FORMATTING TEXT
 You can enhance the appearance of a publication and improve its overall
readability by formatting the text. Text formatting includes changing the
font, font size, font color, and font styles, as well as changing a paragraph’s
indentation, alignment, and spacing. You can also change the appearance
of text by changing its direction, fill color, or outline color, as well as adding
special effects (shadow, reflection, glow, or bevel).

 For basic character and paragraph formatting, you can use the commands
in the Font and Paragraph groups on the Home tab of the Ribbon. To apply
special text effects, you can use the commands on the Text Box Tools
Format tab.
TO FORMAT TEXT:
TO FORMAT A PARAGRAPH:
TO APPLY SPECIAL TEXT
EFFECTS:
⚫To change the fill or outline color, click the Text Fill or Text Outline arrow,
and select the desired color from the color palette (see Figure 31 and Figure
32).
⚫To apply a text effect, click the Text Effects button, point to the desired
effect, and select the desired option from the submenu
TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION
OF TEXT
1. Select the text that you want to format
2. Under Text Box Tools, on the Format tab, in the Text group, click the
Text Direction button
FORMATTING TEXT
BOXES
 When working with text boxes, not only can you change the appearance of
the text, but you can also format the text box itself. You can use the
commands on the Drawing Tools Format tab to change the fill or outline
color of the text box, to apply a shape style, or to add special effects
(shadow, reflection, glow, soft edges, bevel, or 3-D rotation).
 To format a text box:
 1.Click in the text box to select it.
 2. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, do
one of the following:
 -. To change the fill or outline color, click the Shape Fill or Shape Outline
arrow, and select the desired color from the color palette
 -To apply a shape effect, click the Shape Effects button, point to the
desired effect, and select the desired option from the submenu
 INSERTING PICTURES
 Pictures are a great way to add visual interest to a publication. They can also
be used to communicate ideas or convey information. After inserting a
picture, you can modify it to better fit the design and layout of the publication.
 To insert a picture:

1. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click the Picture button.

2. In the Insert Picture dialog box, locate and select the picture that you
want to insert, and then click the Insert button.
 When a picture is selected, the Picture Tools Format tab becomes available
on the Ribbon (see Figure 40). The tools on this tab can be used to modify
the picture and enhance its appearance. For example, you can adjust the
picture’s brightness and contrast, add a border, add various artistic effects,
as well as rotate, resize, or crop the picture.

 Note: After modifying a picture, you can restore it to its original appearance
by selecting it, and then clicking the Reset Picture button in the Adjust
group on the Picture Tools Format tab.
CROPPING PICTURES
 Cropping is often used to hide or trim a part of a picture, either for
emphasis or to remove unwanted parts.
 Drag the cropping handles until the picture shows only the part you want to
keep.
 To crop one side, drag the center cropping handle on that side inward.
 To crop equally on two sides at once, hold down the Ctrl key as you drag the
center cropping handle on either side inward.
 To crop equally on all four sides at once, hold down the Ctrl key as you drag a
corner cropping handle inward.
 When you are finished, click outside the picture or press the Esc key.
INSERTING BUILDING
BLOCKS
Building blocks are pre-formatted page
elements that are stored in galleries (see
Table 3). You can use building blocks to
quickly insert design elements and
content into a publication. After inserting
a building block, you can modify it to suit
your needs.
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INSERTING BUILDING
BLOCKS
 Building blocks are pre-formatted page elements that are stored in
galleries (see Table 3). You can use building blocks to quickly insert design
elements and content into a publication. After inserting a building block,
you can modify it to suit your needs.

TO INSERT A BUILDING
BLOCK:
1. On the Insert tab, in the Building Blocks group, click the desired
button, and select the desired building block from the gallery