Key Points

  • You can create a document based on one of Word’s predefined templates. You can also create your own templates by modifying an existing template or saving a formatted document as a template.

  • You can apply a background color or pattern to a document that will be viewed onscreen, and you can add a text or picture watermark to a print document.

  • By applying a theme, you can give a document a unified look that incorporates heading and text styles, lists with specially designed bullet characters, background colors and fill effects, and images.

  • You can see how a document will look when printed by using Print Preview, and you can adjust margins and page orientation. You can then print the document with the default print settings or specific settings. ...

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