Microsoft Word Tutorial for Beginners – Part 7: Working with Images

Microsoft Word Tutorial: Page Layout

Introduction: Welcome to Part 7 of our Word 2019 Beginner Tutorial! In this section, we’ll explore page layout options, which allow you to control the appearance and formatting of your document pages. Whether you need to adjust margins, set page orientation, or add headers and footers, we’ll cover everything you need to know to create professional-looking documents.

1. Adjusting Margins: Margins are the blank spaces around the edges of your document pages. Here’s how to adjust them:

• Go to the Layout tab and click on the “Margins” button.
• Choose one of the predefined margin options from the menu, such as Normal, Narrow, or Wide. Alternatively, select “Custom Margins” to set your own margin measurements.

2. Setting Page Orientation: Page orientation refers to the direction in which your document is displayed—portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). Here’s how to change it:

• Go to the Layout tab and click on the “Orientation” button.
• Choose either “Portrait” or “Landscape” from the menu.

3. Adding Page Numbers: Page numbers help readers navigate through your document. Here’s how to add them:

• Go to the Insert tab and click on the “Page Number” button.
• Choose where you want the page numbers to appear—in the header or footer—and select a predefined format from the menu. You can also choose “Format Page Numbers” to customize the appearance further.

4. Inserting Headers and Footers: Headers and footers are areas at the top and bottom of each page where you can add text, images, or page numbers. Here’s how to insert them:

• Go to the Insert tab and click on the “Header” or “Footer” button.
• Choose one of the built-in header or footer designs from the menu, or select “Edit Header” or “Edit Footer” to create your own.

5. Formatting Headers and Footers: Once you’ve inserted a header or footer, you can format it to suit your needs. Here are some formatting options:

• Double-click on the header or footer area to activate the Header & Footer Tools tab.
• Use the tools in the Design tab to add text, insert page numbers, adjust alignment, and apply formatting.

Congratulations! You’ve learned how to use page layout options in Word 2019. In the next part of this tutorial, we’ll explore proofing and reviewing tools to help ensure the accuracy and quality of your documents. Keep going!