Publisher Basics Tutorial

Our aim in this Publisher Basics Tutorial is to get you started with creating and basic editing of your publication.

The topics covered are:

You can either Double click on the Microsoft Publisher icon on your desktop or Click on Start --> Programs --> Microsoft Publisher.

From the 'File' menu, select 'Save'
In the 'Save In' box, choose the folder where you want to save the new publication
In the File name box, type a name for your publication
Click 'Sav'e

From the 'File' menu, click 'New'
In the Catalogue, choose 'Blank Publications'
Click the publication type you want to use and select Create
In the Quick Publication Wizard pane, click the option you want to use
In the bottom pane, follow the instructions
For each option, tepeat steps 4 and 5
Click on the 'File' menu
Click 'Save'
In the 'Save In' box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication
In the File name box, type a name for your publication
Click 'Save'

From the 'File' menu, click 'New'
Select 'Templates'
Double-click the template you want to use
On the 'File' menu, click 'Save'
In the 'Save In' box, select the folder where you want to save your new publication
In the 'File name' box, type the publicatioan name
Click 'Save'

From the 'File' menu, click 'New'
Select the 'Blank Publications' tab
Select the desired publication type and click 'Create' OR click 'Custom Page' at the bottom of the Catalogue, and select 'other options'
From the 'File' menu, click 'Save'
In the 'Save In' box, select the folder where you want to save your new publication
In the 'File name' box, type the publication name
Click 'Save'

On the 'File' menu, click 'Open'
Select the publication you want to open, and select 'Open'. If you do not see the file you want, use the browse button to find your publication.

From the 'Objects' toolbar, select the 'Table Frame Tool'
Position the pointer where you want a corner of the table to appear, and then drag the mouse to the size of the table you want
In the 'Create Table' dialog box, choose the desired option. As you browse different table formats, the Sample box will display them
Click 'OK'
In the table, click where you want to add text, and type. (The table will automatically expand as your text fills the cell)
Click or tab to the next cell you want to type in

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