Microsoft Publisher – Getting acquainted

In publisher you can create elements from scratch, you can also use your favorite programs to create your desired objects and place them later on your publication.

Open your Microsoft publisher and let us get familiar with it, after opening your publisher you will see the following:

Title bar – like any other software, the title bar shows the name of your created file no matter what type of document.

Menu bar – below title bar you will find Menu bar. This bar contains Menus that will give the user an access to the special features and functions of the Microsoft publisher. Everything is made available from creating publications, even getting help.

Standard toolbar – located right below Menu Bar, its main function is to control the appearance of your font in your publication.

Publisher Tasks pane – located again left side of the screen under standard toolbar, this is often hidden. This will help guide you steps to complete your publications.

Objects Toolbar – located left side of the Microsoft publisher screen, this tool will help you create tables, text boxes and tables.

Publication work-space – located middle of the screen like a large white box, in short the shape of the box will vary on what type of publication you have created.

Rulers – like any other office related software, the ruler is located above and left portion of the document. Design to align the objects on your page.

Scroll bars – found at the right and the bottom of the screen, specially created to scroll your entire document vertically and horizontally.

Page Selection bar – located bottom left of Microsoft publisher screen, enables the user to quickly shift from one page to another from your publication. The selection page bar may not be used for a single page flyer but ideal for a 300 page catalog, meaning for future use.