Learning Generation - Microsoft Publisher Tutorial

Create Calendar Tutorial
Microsoft Publisher
Objective: Create a calendar for use in the classroom

Introduction: Microsoft Publisher 2000 can help educators create a variety of useful job-related documents, such as newsletters, flyers, banners, calendars, and award certificates. Educators will find Microsoft Publisher very helpful when trying to complete common instructional and administrative tasks. Through the use of the "publication wizard", or through creating an original "blank" publication, Microsoft Publisher can enhance creativity and appearance of documents, while reducing the time necessary for project development.

Skill Practice: Create a calendar for use in the classroom

Step 1: Open

. Click on

. On the publications list, click on

.

Step 2: For a "Full Page" calendar - Click on

.

Step 3: For a "Wallet Size" calendar - Click on

.

Step 4: Browse the list of full-size calendars and make a selection, such as the "Borders Calendar" -

, or the "Blends Calendar" -

.

Step 5: "Double-click" on the desired selection. A full screen version of the calendar selected will appear on screen. The "Calendar" Wizard window will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Read through the introduction to the "Calendar Wizard", and then click on

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Step 6: The "Color Scheme" window will appear on left-hand side of the screen. Choose a color scheme for your calendar, such as "BlueBird". When finished, click on

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Step 7: The "Orientation" window will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Choose between a "portrait" or "landscape" orientation for your calendar. When finished, click on

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Step 8: The "Month/Year" window will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Choose between a "monthly" or "yearly" type of calendar. When finished, click on

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Step 9: The "Dates" window will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. To change the dates on your calendar, click on

. When finished, click on

.

Step 10: The "Schedule of Events" window will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. To add a schedule of events section to your calendar, click on "Yes". When finished, click on

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Step 11: The "Personal Information" window will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. To update and add personal information to your calendar, click on the desired option, and then click on

. Update the information. When finished editing your calendar, click on

. Your calendar is ready for publishing.