The default page layout in Microsoft Word may not be everyone’s cup of tea. If your school or organization requires specific margins, orientation, or page sizes, you can easily change the page layout in Microsoft Word. Making the same changes to every Word document can be time consuming. Here’s how you can change the default page layout in Microsoft Word.
You can dig into the Layout menu in Word and make relevant changes to the page layout. After making all the necessary edits, you’ll need to save the document as a template for reuse. In this post, we will look at all the relevant options for changing the page layout and saving like a template.
Change the page size
Microsoft Word uses A4 document size and layout by default. You can change it to Letter, Tabloid, A3, A5, B4, B5, Executive, Legal and Statement – totally depending on the type of document you normally use. Here’s how you can change it and even set a specific size as the default.
Step 1: Open any document in Microsoft Word.
Step 2: Select Layout on the menu bar.
Step 3: Expand the Size menu.
Step 4: Select one of the default sizes from the list.
Follow the steps below to set a specific size as default on Microsoft Word.
Step 1: Expand the Size menu in Layout (refer to the steps above).
Step 2: Select ‘Other Paper Size.’
Step 3: Expand the ‘Paper Size’ menu, set the height and width, check the live preview and choose whether you want to apply the change to the entire document or continue from this point.
Step 4: Select ‘Set as Default’ and press OK.
After this, Microsoft Word will remember your choice and use the specified page layout for all your future documents.
Change document orientation
If you plan to create flyers in Microsoft Word, you may want to change the document orientation from portrait to landscape.
Step 1: Open any Microsoft Word document and click Layout at the top.
Step 2: Expand ‘Orientation’ and select Scene.
Tweak document margins
If you want precise control over the look and feel of your Word document, you should adjust the document margins using the steps below.
You can choose one of the preset margins or set a custom margin for the Word document. Check out both options.
Use Preset Margin
Step 1: Open the Layout menu in Microsoft Word (check the steps above).
Step 2: Expand the Margins menu.
You have five options:
- Normal
- Narrow
- Medium
- Wide
- double
You can check the top, bottom, right and left margins of each option and live preview.
Try Custom Margin
Only some like the default option to change the margins in the document. You can set custom margins and adjust your preferences.
Step 1: Open the Margins menu in Microsoft Word (highlight the steps above). Click ‘Custom margins.’.
Step 2: Set top, bottom, left and right margins. Click Track Position to include additional space within the margins you have set.
Step 3: Check the live preview and press OK.
Make sure to hit the ‘Set as Default’ button if you plan to use the same margins and orientation for all your documents.
Make layout changes
Your ideal Word site setup is complete with layout customization. Check out all the options available to customize it.
Step 1: Open the ‘Custom Margins’ menu in Microsoft Word (check the steps above).
Step 2: Swipe to the ‘Layout’ menu.
Step 3: Tweak the margins for headers and footers from the edge, check vertical alignment, add line numbers and borders, and then click OK.
Make sure to check out the live preview before you set your Word document as the default.
Try column layout
Are you writing a Word document for a magazine or newspaper? Try a column layout for better readability by the end user. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Go to the Layout menu in Microsoft Word (refer to the steps above).
Step 2: Expand the Columns menu.
Step 3: Choose one of the default column styles or make custom changes from the ‘More Columns’ menu.
Save a Page Layout as a Template
After you make all relevant changes to your page layout, you can save it as a template with a specific name and reason.
Step 1: Open a blank document and make all changes to the page layout.
Step 2: Tap ‘File’ in the top left corner.
Step 3: Select ‘Save As’.
Step 4: Click ‘Browse.’
Step 5: Expand the ‘Save As Type’ dialog box and select Word Template.
Step 6: Give it a name and press the ‘Save’ button.
You can find your Word template from the New menu, then click the Personal menu while creating a new document.
Customize your Word experience
Microsoft Word offers dozens of customization options for tweaking the look and feel of a document. How do you plan on setting up your page layout? Share your preferences in the comments below.
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