Whether you want to create a booklet for an event or print out an ambitious book project, consider using the pre-built page settings for booklets that comes with Word. The Book Fold layout sets you up for printing your masterpiece automatically in the correct order, ready for folding and binding.
For best results, change the document layout before you start your writing project. That way there’s less clean-up work to do if tables or other objects in your document don’t fit quite right.
On the Margins tab, change the setting for Multiple pages to Book fold. The orientation automatically changes to Landscape.
Tip: If you have a long document, you might want to split it into multiple booklets, which you can then bind into one book. Under Sheets per booklet, choose how many pages to print per booklet.
Tip: You can add embellishments to your booklet’s appearance. For example, to add borders to every page, on the Layout tab of the Page Setup window, select Borders.
When you are ready to print your booklet, check the print settings to make sure you print on both sides of the paper. Also, be ready to flip the papers correctly for the printing to work properly.
Tip: For a professional touch, consider adding page numbers in the header or the footer. For more info, see Add page numbers.
Tip: If you have a long document, you might want to split it into multiple booklets, which you can then bind into one book. Under Sheets in booklet, choose how many pages to print per booklet.
When you are ready to print your booklet, check the print settings to make sure you print on both sides of the paper. Also, be ready to flip the papers correctly for the printing to work as intended.
If your printer supports automatic printing on both sides, take these steps:
Tip: For a professional touch, consider adding page numbers in the header or the footer. For more info, see Add page numbers.
Note: If your printer doesn't support automatic printing on both sides, you'll need to print pages manually.
