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how to create business card in WORD without using Office template

Anonymous
2012-03-10T20:27:20+00:00

i want to create my own business card.  How do I do this without using one of the given templates?  I do not want to use the WORD templates background , styles, etc.  I just want to pull up a blank Business card template.

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  1. Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 434.8K Reputation points
    2012-03-10T22:55:47+00:00

    Before you begin, be forewarned that Word is a word processing program, not a graphics design / page layout app, so it may not be the best software for what you want to do :-) No insult intended, but the very fact that you had to ask this question suggests that you may not have a great deal of experience with Word, and this type of project can be one of the most demanding. If you have no other choice...

    First, you can modify the documents generated from the templates. How to go about it is determined by which template you use & what changes you need to make - some are Publishing Layout documents, others may not be. Either can be altered, rearranged, reformatted in just about any way you wish, though. Content can be removed & other content added. They aren't much different than most other Word documents except that the layout & design work has been done for you - That's the tough part.

    If you want to start from scratch I'd still recommend that you use a template. Business cards are best handled by a properly structured Table, but trying to do set it up yourself can be quite time consuming. Also, if the specs aren't perfect you won't be able to print the cards effectively (they're functionally the same as mailing labels). In Tools> Labels you have access to a variety of blank label templates from several manufacturers. Among them are layout templates for business cards.

    If you search the ANSWERS forum using the term business card you should find some additional info.

    Regards,

    Bob J.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-29T23:25:26+00:00

    Bob's advice then is just as accurate now as five years ago. 

    However; If you are going to design your own. At least go to Avery label and see if they have a Blank Business Card Pattern, that works with Word. As best I as I can remember, Avery sells Business Card Blanks on Cardstock.

    If you want be in control of the design, then use one of the Avery patterns to design. Then ask a Printing company what type file to Bring  Then save in that format and bring to them.

    If nothing else, they can copy your design on their software.

    Years ago when I was Treasurer and did other tasks for an Electronics Association, I created my business cards and letterhead printer paper.  That is what I did using Word 2004. The biggest thing was designing the logo. Back then I a software Canvas from a company called Deneba to create the logo. (They no longer make Canvas for Mac they are PC only company now.)

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-29T22:24:22+00:00

    How do I make a business card in Word?

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-11T02:47:15+00:00

    Many Thanks--you are right!  I used the labels and it worked out great--I had been using Publisher --now have a mac and no Publisher---didnt want all the junk on their templates.

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