How To Make a Certificate Using Microsoft Word

A few simple steps on your computer will have you creating certificates and other documents in a very short time.

Begin by writing out exactly what you want on the certificate, on a blank piece of typing paper. Decide on the size font you will use, the placement of the letters and the color and style of print. Most certificates will have larger print at the top indicating what kind of certificate it is, and smaller print on the rest of the document.

In this example you will create a certificate congratulating someone for the work they have accomplished. You will want to use the "center" icon so the letters will be aligned in the center of the page. For the first line you'll want to use larger print, so change the font to 24 or 36 point type. Also choose the "style" of print.

Type your first line of print, for instance "This is to certify that". Then click "enter' two times. and type a blank line for the name to be written in or type in the name if you like, but change the font to a smaller size.
Click "enter' two times, and type what the certificate is for, such as " For successful completion of the Machine Transcription Course". Click "enter" two times, change the font to 12 or 14 point type and type in a blank line so the person awarding the certificate can sign it.
Leave the font on 12 point type, click the "left margin" icon and input the name and address of the school or association. Also include the date.
If you would like to add clip art in the corners or elsewhere on the page, insert it now. You can also add borders and other decoration to your certificates.

Pre-printed certificates with a wide array of borders can be purchased at most office supply stores.

You may have a program in your computer that will create the certificate, or you can use the paint program to design a logo or add designs of your own.

Click on "file" in the upper left corner and click "print preview". If everything looks good, then click "print".

If you have never created certificates or documents before you, may want to practice a few times. Make several different ones and print the ones you like. Try different colors of style and print.

If you need several of the same certificate, you can print them or take them to a copy shop.