Add a background or watermark

1. On the Format menu, point to Background.
2. Do one of the following:

   • Click the color you want.

   • Click More Colors to see additional color choices.

   • Click Fill Effects to change or add special effects, such as gradients, textures, or patterns.

1. On the Format menu, point to Background, and then click Printed Watermark.
2. Do one of the following:

   • To insert a picture as a watermark, click Picture Watermark, and then click Select Picture. Select the picture you want, and then click Insert.

   • To insert a text watermark, click Text Watermark, and then select or enter the text that you want.

3. Select any additional options that you want, and then click Apply.
4. To view a watermark as it will appear on the printed page, use print layout view.

Tip

Note  If you want to add a theme, which includes document backgrounds, design elements, and color schemes, use the Themes command on the Format menu.