How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word

Templates make creating one easy

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Updated on September 25, 2022

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What to Know

Use a template: Go to File > New and search for Brochure. Choose a style and select Create. Then replace the sample text and images.
Or, open and customize a new Word document. When finished, select File > Save As and choose Word Template (*.dotx).

This article explains how to create a brochure in Microsoft Word by using an existing template or personalizing your own template design. Instructions cover Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

How to Create a Brochure From a Template

The easiest way to create a brochure in any version of Microsoft Word is to start with a template, which has the columns and placeholders configured. Change the document and add your text and images.

How to Create and Use Microsoft Word Templates

Select File > New.
In the Search for Online Templates text box, type brochure, then press Enter.
Choose the style you want and select Create to download the template. The template automatically opens in a new Word document.
Select sample text in any section and enter your custom text. Replace the sample text throughout the template.

To customize the text, change the font, color, and size.
Replace the sample images, if desired. Select an image, right-click, and select Change Image. Choose the location of the picture you want to use, navigate to the image, then select Insert.
To change the default color theme of the template, go to the Design tab.
Select the Colors drop-down arrow and choose a theme.

Point to a theme in the Colors drop-down list to preview before applying it.
Save the changes to the brochure when you are finished customizing it. Refer to the printer documentation or manufacturer website to find instructions on how to print double-sided documents.

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How to Make a Brochure in Word From Scratch

To create a brochure from scratch, start with a blank document.

Change the document's orientation. Go to the Layout tab and select Orientation > Landscape.

Orientation is set to Portrait by default.
Add a second page for a double-sided brochure. Go to the Insert tab and, in the Pages group, choose Blank Page.
Choose the number of columns. Go to the Layout tab and select Columns. Then, choose Two to create a bi-fold brochure, or choose Three to create a tri-fold brochure.
Add and format the text. To format the text, select the text, go to the Home tab, then choose a font, font size, and font color, or add a bulleted list or numbered list.

Another way to place text in a brochure is to insert a text box and add text to the text box.
Add photos or graphics. Select the location in the document where you want to place the picture, go to the Insert tab, and select Pictures.
Save the changes to the brochure when you are finished customizing it. Refer to the printer documentation or manufacturer website to find instructions on how to print double-sided documents.

To save the brochure as a template, go to File > Save As and choose Word Template (*.dotx) from the list of file types.

FAQ

How do I insert a signature in Microsoft Word?

To insert a signature in Microsoft Word, scan and insert a signature image into a new Word document and type your information beneath the signature. Then, select the signature block and go to Insert > Quick Parts > Save Selection to Quick Part Gallery. Name the signature > AutoText > OK.
How can I delete a page in Microsoft Word?

To delete a page in Word, select View, then go to the Show section and select Navigation Pane. In the left pane, select Pages, choose the page you want to delete and select the delete/backspace key.
How do I check the word count in Microsoft Word?

To check the word count in Microsoft Word, look at the status bar. If you don’t see the number of words, right-click the status bar and choose Word Count.

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