How do you put a watermark on a Word document?

On the Design tab, select Watermark. In the Insert Watermark dialog, select Text and either type your own watermark text or select one, like DRAFT, from the list. Then, customize the watermark by setting the font, layout, size, colors, and orientation. Select OK.

How do I add a watermark to certain pages?

Place your cursor on the page that needs the watermark. On the Design tab, in the Page Background group, choose Watermark. Right-click on any watermark in the watermark gallery and choose, Insert at current document position.

Why is my watermark only on one page?

Put a watermark on all pages. If inserting a watermark on some pages causes it to disappear on others, try using a custom watermark to put the watermark on all pages. Tip: If you already have a watermark, remove it, or you'll have two on the same page. Go to Design > Watermark > Custom Watermark.

How do I insert a watermark in Word 2007 on one page?

Click the Design tab. In Word 2007, click the Page Layout tab. Click Watermark in the Page Background group (Figure B). Choose one of the watermark thumbnails from the gallery and click OK. The watermark appears on every page in your document (unless you specify differently using sections).

How do I insert watermark in Word 2010?

Click on Page Layout tab. In the ribbon, click on Watermark. A vertical scroll list of six watermarks will appear with a set of menu options below. From the menu options, select Custom Watermark.

How do I insert a watermark in Word 2016?

Click the Design tab. In the Page Background group, click the Watermark button. A menu plops down with a host of predefined watermarks that you can safely duck behind the text on your document's pages. Choose a watermark from the menu. The watermark is applied to every page in your document.

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