Creating a Draft Watermark on All Pages in Word: A Step-by-Step Guide

When working on documents that require confidentiality, such as drafts or sensitive information, applying a watermark can be an effective way to ensure its integrity. In this article, we will explore how to create a custom picture watermark on all pages in Microsoft Word.

If you are satisfied with the appearance of your current watermark, you are finished. However, if you want to create a custom image watermark, follow these steps:

1. Check the Washout box if you want the image faded, then click the down arrow on the Scale field box and choose an approximate size from the drop list.

2. Browse the Internet images (be sure to verify the copyrights on usage) and click the one that works for your project, then click Insert.

3. From the Insert Pictures window, select 'From a File' (then browse your hard drive for an image, select that image, and click Insert) or select Bing Image Search, type a category in the Search box, and press Enter.

Once you have selected the desired image, follow these steps:

1. In the Printed Watermark window, click the Picture Watermark option, then click the Select Picture button.

2. Click the Watermark button, then click Custom Watermark.

This will allow you to create a custom picture watermark with various options such as title credits company logos or just basic document descriptions. Custom watermarks can be used for purposes such as faded backgrounds copyright and patent notices, including type of rights such as owner, public domain, fair use, free license, etc.

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