Microsoft Word can do more than bang out simple ... Another option in the Design tab lets you apply a background color, pattern, or even an image to your document. Click on Page Color to see ...

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If you'd like to add not a built-in watermark, but a custom one, simply go to Design > Watermark > Custom Watermark. Next, select Picture watermark or Text watermark and either select a background ...