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Ron Wodtke 0 Reputation points
2026-04-03T00:16:21.2533333+00:00

how can I make a poster sized word document that is bigger than legal sized

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  1. Suzanne S Barnhill 277.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-04-03T01:17:25.6033333+00:00

    As suggested by the AI bot, Publisher is a better application for this task, but you may well not have it, and in any case it is being discontinued. What you can do, however, is design your poster in a size that will fit on Letter or A4 paper, save it as a PDF, and then use the PDF Print dialog using the Poster setting to enlarge it to the desired size (it will be tiled across multiple sheets of paper).

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  1. EmilyS726 232K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-03T01:03:11.8866667+00:00

    Hello

    Word can only support up to 22 inches x 22 inches.

    If your poster is bigger than that, then it will not work.

    If 22inches works for you, go to Layout > Size > More paper size, then use the custom size option, and input a number up to 22.

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    2026-04-03T00:16:32.07+00:00
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    Word itself is limited to standard maximum page sizes, so for very large posters it is better to use Microsoft Publisher, which is designed for oversized publications and can go up to 240 x 240 inches.

    To create a poster-sized document larger than legal size in Publisher:

    1. Open Publisher and create a new blank publication.
    2. Go to the Page Design tab.
    3. In the Page Setup group, select Size.
    4. Either:
      • Choose a larger preset size (for example, a poster size) via More Preset Page Sizes, or
      • Select Create New Page Size and enter custom dimensions larger than legal size (for example, 22 x 34 inches).
    5. Design the poster on this page. Publisher will print it as one large sheet if the printer supports it, or as multiple overlapping tiles if not.

    Publisher can create publications as large as 240 inches by 240 inches, and will tile-print them across multiple sheets if the printer cannot handle the full size.

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