[Ataraxia]

That says it all. I want to be able to write on a series of blank 5x8 cards
as a template in Word 2003.
Thank you.
Chuck

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You can create a template for this custom size, but you probably won't have
much luck unless your printer supports it.

1. Create a new blank document and change the paper size to 5" x 8". If this
is a built-in printer size, you're in luck; otherwise, Word will define it
as Custom. (Note that some printers allow you to define new paper sizes
through the printer Properties; there may be a limit to the number of
user-defined sizes.)

2. Set reasonable margins and fill the card with dummy text (see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/DummyText.htm).

3. Print the document on a sheet of Letter-sized paper and see where the
print falls. If it's in the position where you would be feeding your card,
then you're home free. If not, you'll need to create your template on Letter
paper, adjusting the margins to force the active print region to the area
where your card will be.

4. Save the document as a template (see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customizat...latePart1.htm).

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
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"Ataraxia" wrote in message
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That says it all. I want to be able to write on a series of blank 5x8
cards
as a template in Word 2003.
Thank you.
Chuck