Use one of the publication templates to create exactly the type of publication you want, such as a calendar, newsletter, or postcard.ĭesign a publication, customize it to your needs, and then save it as a template. Publisher offers designs with dynamic features that make it easy to change the design, layout, colors, and other elements. Using a template for a publication that you regularly produce not only saves time but also ensures quality and consistency of your publications. Then, each time you want to create a new version, you can use the template and add only the information that is unique to that version. You can save time by designing a master publication that reflects your company brand and identity and then saving it as a template. If you want to make changes to a template, you can open a copy of the template file, make the changes that you want, and then save it again as a template.
When you start a new publication by selecting a template, a copy of the template file opens, so that the original template isn't altered by mistake. You can make a template from any publication by saving that publication as a Publisher template file. In addition to creating a new publication from a template, you can also create new templates that you can re-use without having to re-apply your customizations. After you open the template, you can change it to include all the elements-such as colors, fonts, graphics-that you want.
To create a publication, select a template that is most like what you want your publication to be. When you open Publisher, you'll see a catalog of templates to choose from. Publisher for Microsoft 365 Publisher 2021 Publisher 2019 Publisher 2016 Publisher 2013 Publisher 2010 Publisher 2007 More.