Microsoft Publisher

 

ü Microsoft Publisher 

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application that enables you to create professional-looking documents and marketing materials. Here is a brief overview of how to use Publisher:

Ø Start by opening Microsoft Publisher and selecting a blank publication or using a template.

Ø Choose a layout: Publisher provides several pre-designed layouts to choose from, including brochures, newsletters, business cards, and flyers. Select the layout that best suits your needs.

Ø Add text: To add text to your publication, simply click on the text placeholder and start typing. You can format the text using the options in the "Home" tab, such as changing the font, size, and color.

Ø Add images and other media: You can add images, videos, and other media to your publication by using the "Insert" tab. You can also use the "Picture" or "Shapes" options to add graphics to your publication.

Ø Format your publication: You can use the "Design" tab to format your publication with different colors, themes, and layouts. You can also add background images and colors.

Ø Add page elements: Publisher allows you to add page elements, such as page numbers, headers and footers, and watermarks, to your publication. You can find these options in the "Insert" tab.

Ø Preview and print your publication: When you are ready, you can preview your publication to see how it will look when printed. If everything looks good, you can use the "File" menu to print your publication.

By using these basic steps, you can create a simple but effective publication using Microsoft Publisher. Keep in mind that Publisher offers many more advanced features, such as adding tables, calendars, and greeting cards, that can help you create even more dynamic and visually appealing documents

 

Shortcuts for MS Publisher

Ctrl + N: New Publication

Ctrl + O: Open Publication

Ctrl + S: Save Publication

Ctrl + P: Print Publication

Ctrl + Z: Undo

Ctrl + Y: Redo

Ctrl + X: Cut

Ctrl + C: Copy

Ctrl + V: Paste

Ctrl + B: Bold Text

Ctrl + I: Italic Text

Ctrl + U: Underline Text

Ctrl + Shift + >: Increase Font Size

Ctrl + Shift + <: Decrease Font Size

Ctrl + A: Select All

Ctrl + Shift + A: Select All in Publication

Ctrl + Shift + F: Find and Replace

Ctrl + Home: Go to Start of Publication

Ctrl + End: Go to End of Publication

Ctrl + Page Up: Move Up a Page

Ctrl + Page Down: Move Down a Page

Ctrl + Left Arrow: Move Left a Character

Ctrl + Right Arrow: Move Right a Character

Ctrl + Up Arrow: Move Up a Line

Ctrl + Down Arrow: Move Down a Line

Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow: Select Left a Character

Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow: Select Right a Character

Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow: Select Up a Line

Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow: Select Down a Line

Ctrl + F6: Switch Between Open Publications

Alt + F4: Exit Publisher

Ctrl + F1: Show/Hide Task Pane

Ctrl + T: Insert Text Box

Ctrl + L: Insert Line

Ctrl + Shift + L: Insert Shape

Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy Formatting

Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste Formatting

Ctrl + Shift + M: Insert Master Page

Ctrl + Shift + P: Insert Page

Ctrl + Shift + R: Insert Table

Ctrl + Shift + I: Insert Picture

Ctrl + Shift + T: Insert Clip Art

Ctrl + Shift + W: Insert WordArt

Ctrl + Shift + O: Insert Object

Ctrl + Shift + S: Save as PDF

Ctrl + Shift + E: Export Publication

Ctrl + Shift + D: Duplicate Page

Ctrl + Shift + X: Cut Page

Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy Page

Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste Page.