Step-by-Step Guide to Enhancing Your Microsoft Word 2020


Step 1: Open Your Document

Launch Microsoft Word 2020 and open the document you want to enhance with a watermark, page color, and borders.

Step 2: Insert a Watermark

Navigate to the "Design" tab on the ribbon.

Click on "Watermark" in the Page Background group.

Choose a built-in watermark or select "Custom Watermark" to create your own.

Adjust transparency and scale options as needed.

Click "Apply" to add the watermark.

Step 3: Set Page Color

Stay on the "Design" tab.

Click on "Page Color" in the Page Background group.

Choose a color from the theme colors or select "More Fill Colors" for a custom color.

Click to apply the chosen color to the entire page.

Step 4: Add Borders

Go to the "Layout" or "Design" tab.

Click on "Page Borders" in the Page Background group. The Page Borders dialog box will appear.

In the Borders and Shading dialog box, select the border settings you desire.

Customize line style, color, width, and art if needed.

Preview the changes in the "Preview" section.

Click "OK" to apply the borders.

Step 5: Adjust Border Settings (Optional)

If you want to customize the position of the borders, go back to the "Page Borders" dialog box.

Click on the "Options" button.

Here, you can specify where the borders should appear (on which pages and sides).

Adjust these settings according to your preferences.

Click "OK" to confirm.

Step 6: Save Your Document

Don't forget to save your document to preserve the added watermark, page color, and borders.

That's it! You've successfully added a watermark, set page color, and added borders to your Microsoft Word 2020 document. Feel free to customize these elements further based on your preferences and document requirements.