Make greeting cards and invitations using Publisher

 Pick a template
 Start Publisher and choose a category of cards.
 In Publisher 2016 and Publisher 2013, click Built-in > Greeting Cards or Invitation Cards.
 Scroll through the predesigned card publications. When you find one that you like, click it to see a larger image
preview.
 Under Customize and Options, you can modify many design elements before you open the publication:
 Under Customize, click the color scheme and font scheme that you want.
 Under Customize, click the business information set that you want, or create a new one.
 Under Options, select the page size that you want, such as Half-page side fold or Quarter-page top fold.
 Under Options, select the layout that you want.

Note: If you use a template that you downloaded from Office Online, you cannot customize the design until you open the
publication.

 Click Create.

Introduction to Layout and Design?

Since MS Publisher is a desktop publishing software program, it's just as important to learn more about layout and
design as well as to learn about Publisher. That said, before we delve into the technical aspects of Publisher itself and
teach you how to use it, let's learn some basic principles of good design. Here are the aspects of good design and
layout:
✓ Alignment. Alignment refers to the placement of text and graphics so that they line up on a page. It helps to
create attractive pages. You can use alignment to group items, create order, or organize the page elements.
Alignment can be horizontal, or vertical, or you can line up text and objects along their top, bottom, left, or right
edges.
✓ Balance. Balance is achieved by making sure elements are evenly distributed on a page. You don't want to have
one section with dozens of pictures, the next with none – or everything lined up on side of the page and nothing on
the other.
✓ White Space. White space is the space in your layout and design that has nothing in it. It's just blank space – or
white space. It's important to have enough white space so the page is easy to look at and read. You don't want to
cram in pictures and text. It looks like a traffic jam for the eyes.

 Proximity. When you place objects close together on a page, you group them together and suggest a
relationship. If you place objects far apart, it suggests a lack of a relationship. This is important to remember in
design. Group objects that are related close together. For example, you can group pictures and text together.
Put the picture near the related text, not in some other section where it's out of place.
 Contrast. If you put all square shapes in your design, not one part of your design would stand out, would it?
Use big and small elements, different shapes, and even different colors of text to achieve contrast. It makes for a
more attractive design.
 Unity. All the different objects and pieces in your design should tie together and become a whole.
 Consistency and Repetition. Repeating the design styles, font types, and design elements helps someone to
easier navigate your design and find what they need. This is especially important if you are designing monthly
newsletters or brochures.