How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word

Joli Ballew is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and Microsoft MVP, Lynda.com trainer, Microsoft Press author, and college professor.

Updated on September 25, 2022 Reviewed by

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What to Know

Use a template: Go to File >New and search for Brochure. Choose a style and select Create. Then replace the sample text and images.
Or, open and customize a new Word document. When finished, select File >Save As and choose Word Template (*.dotx).

This article explains how to create a brochure in Microsoft Word by using an existing template or personalizing your own template design. Instructions cover Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

How to Create a Brochure From a Template

The easiest way to create a brochure in any version of Microsoft Word is to start with a template, which has the columns and placeholders configured. Change the document and add your text and images.

Word with New button highlighted

Select File >New.

New Document screen in Word with the search bar highlighted

In the Search for Online Templates text box, type brochure, then press Enter.

Choose the style you want and select Create to download the template. The template automatically opens in a new Word document.

To customize the text, change the font, color, and size.

Screenshot of text boxes in Word brochure template

A brochure in Word with the Change Picture button highlighted

Replace the sample images, if desired. Select an image, right-click, and select Change Image. Choose the location of the picture you want to use, navigate to the image, then select Insert.

Word with the Design tab highlighted

To change the default color theme of the template, go to the Design tab.

Point to a theme in the Colors drop-down list to preview before applying it.

Word's Design tab with the Colors menu highlighted

Orientation menu in Word

Word with the Insert and Blank Page sections highlighted

Add a second page for a double-sided brochure. Go to the Insert tab and, in the Pages group, choose Blank Page.

Word document with the Layout tab and Columns buttons highlighted

Choose the number of columns. Go to the Layout tab and select Columns. Then, choose Two to create a bi-fold brochure, or choose Three to create a tri-fold brochure.

Another way to place text in a brochure is to insert a text box and add text to the text box.

Formatting text in Microsoft Word

Word with the Pictures button on the Insert tab highlighted

Add photos or graphics. Select the location in the document where you want to place the picture, go to the Insert tab, and select Pictures.

To save the brochure as a template, go to File > Save As and choose Word Template (*.dotx) from the list of file types.

How do I insert a signature in Microsoft Word?

To insert a signature in Microsoft Word, scan and insert a signature image into a new Word document and type your information beneath the signature. Then, select the signature block and go to Insert > Quick Parts > Save Selection to Quick Part Gallery. Name the signature > AutoText > OK.

How can I delete a page in Microsoft Word?

To delete a page in Word, select View, then go to the Show section and select Navigation Pane. In the left pane, select Pages, choose the page you want to delete and select the delete/backspace key.

How do I check the word count in Microsoft Word?

To check the word count in Microsoft Word, look at the status bar. If you don’t see the number of words, right-click the status bar and choose Word Count.