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Frauline C. Tadle
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How to Create a Flyer in Microsoft Publisher

Flyers are an effective means to advertise special events, business promotions, goods for sale and rental
properties. If you are accustomed to creating flyers in Microsoft Word and feel limited by the layout
capabilities, give Publisher a try. Publisher contains a variety of pre-made designs and also allows you to
develop custom layouts. Read on to learn how to create a flyer in Microsoft Publisher.

1. Select one of the design templates. Click "File" and then "New" to open the Catalog Window.
Click the "Flyers" option on the Wizards menu. Select the desired flyer style from the options and
then click "Start Wizard." Click "Finish" at the bottom of the Wizards menu. Click "Color
Scheme" on the Flyer Wizard menu to change the color scheme.
2. Create your own flyer design. On the main menu, click "File" and then "New." Select the "Blank
Publications" tab from the Design Catalog Window. Enter text and insert images using the
instructions in the steps below.
3. Enter and edit text. Place the mouse inside the desired text box and click once. Type the text or
cut and paste from a Word document. Format the font style, size and appearance by using the
main menu at the top of the screen. Place the mouse over the border until the word "Resize"
appears to change the size of a text box. Click and drag the border to the desired size. Create an
additional text box by clicking the text frame tool (capitalized "A") on the menu on the left side
of the screen. Place the mouse in the desired location, then click and drag to create the desired
box size.
4. Insert images. Go to the main menu. Click "Insert" and then "Picture." Select your choice of clip
art or a photo stored on your computer. Resize the image by placing the mouse on one of the
corner boxes until the mouse says "Resize." Click and drag the mouse diagonally towards the
center of the photo until the photo reaches the desired size.
5. Edit the flyer layout as needed. Move a text box or image by placing the mouse over the item
until the word "Move" appears. Click and hold down the mouse and drag to the desired location.
Delete a text box by placing the mouse inside the box and clicking once. On the main menu click
"Edit" and then "Delete Object."
6. Finalize the flyer. Proofread and spell check. Print a test document on plain white paper and do a
final proofread. Send the flyer by email or post on a website. Convert the document to PDF
format using Adobe software to allow people who don't have Publisher to open the flyer.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2069343_create-flyer-ms-publisher.html

Tips for good flyer design

An aesthetically pleasing brochure or professional flyer design is much more likely to grab attention and get your message across.
If creating your own brochure or designing custom flyer from scratch, follow these tips for a winning design:

 Use color - Print your flyer or brochure in full color. Bold colors stand out and grab attention, and coordinating the
colors of your photos, text and background will make your messaging more cohesive
 Add photos - The right photos will add interest and emotion to your flyer or brochure design, and can help establish
the tone of your piece. Use your own photos or search for royalty-free images online
 Use restraint - Avoid losing key pieces of information in a cluttered, over-designed layout. Use discretion in your
design, and don't be afraid to leave white space. Remember—simplicity is key!
 Print on quality paper - Your brochures or flyers will look their best when printed on quality papers, preferably on
glossy paper
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Create a perfect flyer or brochure design

There are several key elements to creating an effective and professional flyer design:

Get their attention - Create a hook or an attention-grabbing headline that will draw your audience in and
pique their interest

Do not bury crucial information - Make sure the most important facts are clear and prominent, so your
audience can easily find the information they need (who, what, where, when, why, etc.)

Keep it simple - Be sure the language in your flyer or brochure design is straightforward and easy to
read. If too lengthy or wordy, your audience may lose interest or miss valuable information

Proofread content - Avoid spelling and grammar mistakes by taking advantage of the spelling and
grammar checks on your computer's word processing application

Inspect the details - Be sure to check the content of your flyer or brochure for accuracy. Incomplete or
incorrect information will make your organization look unprofessional, or worse, send people to the
wrong place