Microsoft Publisher Tutorial

Ms. Carino’s ClassGrade 3

March 8, 2009

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Open Microsoft Publisher

Click here to open

Start - Programs

To begin, go to Start – Programs – Microsoft Office – Microsoft Officer Publisher

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Open Publisher Brochures

Click on Getting Started

Click on Brochures

If window appears below, simply double click on brochures icon as shown below.

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Choosing a Brochure Style

At the top left of the screen you will see this menu

Select Newer

OR Classic Designs

Select ONLY informational templates since you

are doing an informational brochure

Examples of Newer Designs to choose from

Examples of Classic

Designs to choose from

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Microsoft Publisher Workspace

Options

Workspace

BrochureNote: For purposes of demonstration I have

chosen the Classic – Borders design

Toolbar

Page #

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Page Options – Choose an Object

Use scrollbar to select an object to insert

into brochure

For purposes of this demonstration, I’ve selected “Kid Stuff” as my object, which was inserted here. Click on object, hold mouse down, and drag object

to desired location in brochure.

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Choose a Color Scheme

Use scrollbar to select a color scheme

For purposes of this demonstration, I’ve selected the “Clay” color scheme which has changed the color in the brochure (refer back to Slide 6 for

color comparison)

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Choose a Font SchemeFor purposes of this demonstration, I’ve selected the

“Perpetua” font scheme (refer to Slide 7 for font comparison).

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Brochure Options – Change Template

At this point, you may choose to change the brochure template. Double Click on “Change Template” and this

window will pop up:

Scroll through and change template if

desired

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Brochure Options – Change Page Size

You may also choose to change the page size. Double Click on “Change Page Size” and this window will pop up:

Scroll through and change page size if

desired.

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Adding TextClick on any of the text boxes

within the brochure. Once the text is highlighted, you can type

into the text box

Text Box

Text Box

Text Box

Text Box

Text Box

You can add more text boxes by going to Insert – Text – Text Box

Don’t forget the text on page 2 of the brochure!

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Adding Pictures

Picture Box

Picture Box

Click on any of the picture boxes within the brochure. Then go to

Insert – Picture – From File You can also add picture boxes within the brochure. Go to Insert – Picture –

Empty picture frame. A box will appear as such. Click on box and follow these

directions.

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relating to Chinese history. The brochure must include a minimum of two images (pictures or clip art). Your group will present the brochure to the class and your parents on March 20, 2009. Refer to the Process section of the WebQuest for further detail on your assignment.

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Assignment Using Microsoft Publisher

Now that I’ve demonstrated how to create a brochure in Microsoft Publisher, here is your assignment:

You are to create a brochure to summarize the research your group has completed relating to your assigned aspect of Chinese culture. For example, if you group was assigned to research Chinese history, then your brochure would highlight some of the key facts

Example Brochure

Page 1

Page 2

Include at least two images

Summarize key facts from your

research

Title

Include group

members’ info here

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End of Tutorial

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This completes the Microsoft Publisher Tutorial.

Now, get to work and have fun!