The main Microsoft Publisher window is where you will do most of your document creating. For a detailed view of the main window with labeled sections, click here.

Depending on the type of document you plan to create, you have several formatting options. Here are some below:

• Change Page Size - Publisher allows you to select different page sizes and paper sizes to assist you in customizing your documents for your printer.
  
  Choose Page Setup form the File menu. Explore the various options.

• Add or Remove Pages - To add, move to the page before which or after which a page is to be added. Choose page from the Insert menu. A dialog box will appear. Type the number of pages you want to insert. Choose before or after current page. Select any of the options that apply. Click enter.
  
  To remove pages, move to the page to be deleted. Choose delete page from the edit menu.

• Page Background - You can create a background common to all pages, such as a watermark, header or footer. Warning: Objects placed on the background will appear on every page unless you turn off the background for an individual page.
  
  Go to the View menu and select Master Page. Depending if you are currently in the background or foreground, the master page will be checked. This is how you move from background to the foreground and vice versa.
  
  In the Background, insert your desired text or image. Now return to foreground. For a page that you prefer not to show the background, choose Ignore Master from the View menu and the background will be invisible for the page.

• Add Objects - Using the objects toolbar, add word art, a shape, line, image, or table to your publication. Look for your formatting task button on the toolbar and experiment with alignment, wraps, color fills, and size.

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